2-Minute Neuroscience: Hydrocephalus

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Hydrocephalus is a condition that involves the build-up of cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, a fluid that is produced in the cavities of the brain known as the ventricles. In this video, I discuss types of hydrocephalus, effects of hydrocephalus, and the most common treatment for hydrocephalus.

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Welcome to 2-minute neuroscience, where I explain neuroscience topics in 2 minutes or less. In this installment I will discuss hydrocephalus.

Hydrocephalus is a condition that involves the build-up of cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, a fluid that is produced in the cavities of the brain known as the ventricles. CSF flows through and around the brain and spinal cord and is eventually absorbed into the bloodstream. It serves a number of functions including acting as a cushion, delivering nutrients, and removing harmful substances.

Hydrocephalus can occur due to excess production of CSF, impaired reabsorption of CSF into the bloodstream, or a blockage in the ventricular system that causes CSF to accumulate. Hydrocephalus is mainly classified as either communicating or non-communicating. Communicating hydrocephalus does not involve a blockage in the ventricular system. Non-communicating hydrocephalus involves a blockage, and is the most common cause of hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus can be present at birth or it can be acquired later in life.

When CSF accumulates in the ventricles, this causes the brain to become enlarged. The increased brain size can lead to increased pressure in the skull, which can lead to the compression of the brain and a variety of symptoms, some of which may be life threatening. When hydrocephalus occurs in infants, their skull is more capable of expanding, so their heads often become enlarged but there may be more time before the onset of other symptoms. In adults, however, the skull does not generally expand, and symptoms may appear more quickly.

Treatment for hydrocephalus involves an attempt to drain the excess CSF, and often this involves using a cerebral shunt. A cerebral shunt is a plastic tube connected to a catheter. One end of the catheter is placed at the site of increased pressure in the ventricles and the other is often placed in the lining of the abdominal cavity. CSF is diverted to the abdominal cavity, where it can safely drain.

Reference:

Vanderah TW, Gould DJ. Nolte's The Human Brain. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016.
コメント (21)
  • @nathanielchildofyhwh
    I have had hydrocephalus for as long as I can remember. I usually lived my childhood feeling like something was wrong with me, or I was just a mistake. I felt inferior to other people who are more likely just to live "normal" lives. I hate that word so much. Because of the pandemic, I had to face depression and anxiety 10x as much. I had suicidal thoughts, and I didn't know how to make it through the next couple of years in my life. I needed Jesus, my family, friends, I don't like it when people treat me different, like I am some trash, or like some alien from Mars. As a young adult, I still have a shunt inside of me. I think I am going to live with one for my whole life. I don't know how I can carry on my adulthood as a autistic dude with a shunt, all I know is GOD could help me through it. I just need hugs, especially from people who have this disease as well. I have felt alone for my whole life. I need help. And I need comfort.
  • @minahiliqbal4485
    The whole topic is covered in just two mins ........MY GOD It"s so amazing .
  • @marcusward3030
    This is a great video! I work for a spina bifida and hydrocephalus charity and this gives a really simple explanation of a condition that so many people don't understand.
  • @video198712
    I've had hydrocephalus my whole life (55 years )since 1968. I have had so many revisions in my life, most recently last July.
  • @meryemlahbara2834
    Thank you for those short videos.. nobody has time for 1/2h or more ❤❤
  • @stephenmarquardt2390
    your videos are amazing, helped me all the way through my undergrad neuroscience course and i'm still coming back to these videos to help me learn about health conditions
  • @princesslookie
    I have Hydro and I like seeing other people talking about it as it is not well known. Good job!
  • @cantaloupix9753
    I've had Hydrocephalus since I was 3, and I've had overdrainage problems for 1 year or so now. Last summer, they got me a new shunt, but it made noise like an electrical engine. Didn't help. So they turned my shunt off (Virtual off setting nr. 8 on the Codman certas plus), to check if I even needed it. Turns out I do. So on thursday they're putting in an ASD (anti siphoning device) to prevent overdrainage. But, they might have to relocate the entire system due to it being placed so strangely. Gotta love it (:
  • @user-yd1du5ny2i
    I was born with congenital hydrocephalus in 1988 and have had 6 shunt surgeries in my life thus far. The last time was July 1st 2010.
  • @tortoiseguy283
    I had Hydrocephalus since I was 3 and it lasted 23 years, 5 years, and now 7 months. It's rare to live with a shunt for decades. You'll never know if it's your next or last surgery.
  • @JohnnyCatFitz
    What is the best test for non communicating in seniors?
  • @spotlitetrans7841
    Hi there, we are from Spotlite Trans 7, Indonesia. We would like to ask for permission to use ur footage above for our show. This will be shown on this Sunday, 22 September 2019. We will put credit title for ur channel and footage. Best regards, Spotlite Team.
  • @gamesturbator
    My latest neurologist revealed to me that every other MRI and a multitude of tests my other 7 ones had done did not even consider this condition. The fluid sac has been pressing against my brain and has wreeked havoc on my thinking, balance, motor functions, etc. for decades.