What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus?
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), also known as idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH), is a condition characterized by the clinical features of hydrocephalus without significantly elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure as measured by lumbar puncture.
Who has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus at PatientsLikeMe?
- 13 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 5 say Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 78% | Females |
|---|---|
| 22% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 1 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 7 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus patients who have completed their condition history