Medical articles of Hydrocephalus

27/03/2026
Mr Babar Vaqas
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Normal pressure hydrocephalus: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment explained
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that often goes unrecognised, yet it can significantly affect mobility, memory and bladder control. It is frequently mistaken for normal ageing or other neurological conditions.
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28/03/2019
Mr Christopher Chandler
Neurosurgeon
Colloid cyst; all you need to know about this benign brain tumour
A colloid cyst is a benign brain tumour, which means it’s non-cancerous. These cysts don’t spread, but they do slowly grow in size. Due to its location in the ventricles, a colloid cyst can sometimes cause a blockage of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). Mr Christopher Chandler talks about the symptoms of a colloid cyst and how we can treat one.
25/07/2018
Mr Christopher Chandler
Neurosurgeon
What is hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus in its most literal sense means water on the brain, and it affects 1-1.5% of the population. So what happens when you have too much fluid in your brain and what can be done about it? We asked top neurosurgeon Mr Christopher Chandler…
31/08/2017
Written by Top Doctors
Water on the brain: a guide to hydrocephalus
Also called as ‘water on the brain’, hydrocephalus is an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid on the brain, causing abnormal dilation of brain spaces known as ventricles. This exerts a damaging pressure on the brain, which usually needs to be treated with a bypass system or catheter with a valve. If left untreated, it can be deadly.