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Normal pressure hydrocephalus

Normal pressure hydrocephalus

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Is a type of:

Brain diseases • Hydrocephalus

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Leaking urine
Urinary incontinence (leaking)
Cognitive impairment
Urinary urgency
Bowel incontinence
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