@cnn: Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), the condition Billy Joel was diagnosed with, and explains its effects on the brain.
Is it occasionally possible for babies to outgrow their shunt and not need it anymore?
2025-05-24 04:06:18
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JRestainoJr :
So well said. Thank you.
2025-05-24 04:09:29
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NYLinda :
What can cause this?
2025-05-25 08:03:59
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DKinner22 :
My mom ended up in the ER twice this past March. The 2nd trip to the ER doc said they thought she had NPH. She can’t get in to see a neurologist until OCTOBER. She’s now in a memory care facility. Rich privilege is real.
2025-05-24 02:30:38
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WendyGSteele :
Billy was MY first concert also!! 🥰
2025-05-24 16:39:38
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colet44 :
Thank you, Dr. Gupta for explaining
2025-05-24 02:19:44
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Wendy Osorio :
Which symptom is a clear indication of NHP since there are so many things that can mimic it? How can a patient get correctly diagnosed?
2025-05-24 04:37:21
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DonaldJeniusTrump :
NPH is not that serious compared to actual brain cancer.
2025-05-24 23:14:36
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Maggie :
thank you for explaining what was going on with Billy Joel I received the news yesterday in my email because I actually had tickets to see him and Sting .While I'm sad I won't see him I'm more concerned about his health. thank you for explaining and I pray he will have a complete recovery with whatever is necessary to obtain that for him🙏
2025-05-24 17:16:29
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Alex H :
My good friend had hydrocephalus, and lived well with for five years after diagnosis, before having a seizure last July, and passing away on April 28.
2025-05-24 05:51:26
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lindakindopp3851 :
Prayers for Billy Joel 🙏🏽
2025-06-02 01:42:59
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Little White Donuts :
Dr. Sanjay, I didn't think I could like and respect you any more than I already did. Love knowing you're a Billy Joel fan, too.
2025-05-26 00:15:51
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ginamp4242 :
Did he have have this before he fell on stage, or did this cause his fall?
2025-05-25 14:51:07
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Twillis1120 :
My son had congenital hydrocephalus. Last year we found out his shunt was broken. Dr said since he’s not symptomatic, it must have somehow resolved. He’s 26. Prayers for all who deal with it.
2025-05-25 04:03:33
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Harley Skinner760 :
I was born with hydrocephalus..I've had 4 surgeries since birth to fix shunt malfunctions .I'm in my 30s now.
2025-07-16 03:12:28
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MidAtlanticLife :
Just this week, my mom, who is 80-years old, was just diagnosed with NPH. It is early, so we’re praying her treatment is successful!
2025-05-24 05:00:08
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Robert Spencer206 :
the most affected cognitive abilities are not usually memory
2025-05-24 04:08:23
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Steve Richard :
Thanks for the explanation
2025-05-24 04:38:25
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HomerKenobi :
Does the shunt go outside the body into the abdomen or is it somehow through the body?
2025-05-24 05:25:17
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Hannah_Parker :
Dr. Gupta you effort is really appreciated
2025-05-24 05:47:33
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AviatorWife - Gold Star Family :
Face it folks. America’s FOR PROFIT healthcare system is awful. We’ve been calling for a national option for decades, but no, Americans were terrified by the world “socialized” medicine. Well, Medicare is socialized and it’s been awesome. Now the GOP wants to totally privatize that! Advantage plans are the worse privatized plans. Well, why wouldn’t they be? It’s Medicare + paying a FOR PROFIT corporation! 😳
2025-06-12 13:59:14
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Lisa Stacy :
Nice ❤️
2025-05-24 03:49:46
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chrisb305 :
I was born w hydrocephalus and had a shunt within hours after birth.im wondering what the differences may be in that and having it diagnosed later in life?
2025-05-24 20:51:56
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Chanaughty :
Love u doc!
2025-05-24 21:35:54
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