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Best Hydrocephalus Doctors in Chennai
Doctors count : 655
Doctors count : 655
Dr Col Rajagopal A
Dermatology
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60+ Years
experience
MBBS; MD DV&D
English
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Tamil
13:00 -18:00
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Mon - Sat
13:00 -18:00
Mon - Sat
13:00 -18:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Col Rajagopal is a highly experienced dermatologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 60 years of practice. Renowned for his expertise in dermatology, he holds multiple...
Dr Desai A
Pediatrics
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50+ Years
experience
MD, Pediatircs, DCH
English
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Hindi
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Tamil
16:00 -18:00
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Mon - Sat
16:00 -18:00
Mon - Sat
16:00 -18:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Desai A is a highly regarded Paediatrician based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 50 years of experience in the field. His extensive qualifications include an MD in Pediatrics and a...
Dr Saleem Thomas
General Surgery
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50+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS, MNAMS
English
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Tamil
15:00 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
15:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
15:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Saleem Thomas is a highly skilled General Surgeon with over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he has built a reputable career at Apollo Hospitals, where he...
Dr Krishna Kumar
ENT
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49+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS ENT, Diploma in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
English
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Tamil
10:00 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Krishna Kumar is a highly experienced ENT Specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 49 years of expertise in the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat medicine. Over the years, he has...
Dr P S Reddy
ENT
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49+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS (DLO)
English
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Tamil
09:00-17:00
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Mon-Sat
09:00-17:00
Mon-Sat
09:00-17:00
Mon-Sat
Overview
Dr. P S Reddy is a highly experienced ENT specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 49 years of practice in the medical field. Known for his expertise in ENT and Covid consultations...
Dr P Sreenivasalu Reddy
ENT
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49+ Years
experience
MS DLO
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Tamil
10:00 - 16:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. P. Sreenivasalu Reddy is a distinguished ENT Specialist with 49 years of extensive experience, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. Holding an MS DLO, Dr. Reddy possesses...
Dr Prasanna Kumar Reddy
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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48+ Years
experience
MBBS, FRCS, FACG, D.Sc (Hon Dip. in Surg. Laparoscopy
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Tamil
10:00 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy is a highly esteemed Surgical Gastroenterologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 48 years of extensive experience in the field of gastro surgery. He has made...
Dr Girinath M R
Cardiac Sciences
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS, M.S.(General Surgery), M.Ch.(CTS)
English
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Tamil
08:15 -13:00
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Mon - Sat
08:15 -13:00
Mon - Sat
08:15 -13:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Girinath M R is a highly experienced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With an impressive 45 years of experience in the field, Dr. Girinath has established himself...
Dr Balachandar T G
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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45+ Years
experience
M.B.B.S; M.S (GS) MAMS (Austria) M.Ch (Gastro) FRCS (UK)
English
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Telugu
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Urdu
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Tamil
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Bengali
08:00 -16:30
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Mon - Sat
08:00 -16:30
Mon - Sat
08:00 -16:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Balachandar G is a highly esteemed Surgical Gastroenterologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 45 years of experience in the field. His journey in medicine began with a remarkable...
Dr Ramamoorthy N
General Surgery
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS(General Medicine)
English
09:00 -10:00
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Mon - Sat
09:00 -10:00
Mon - Sat
09:00 -10:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Ramamoorthy N is a highly experienced General Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With an impressive 45 years of dedicated practice in the medical field, he has garnered significant expertise...
Dr Vasanthi D
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS,MD (Obs & Gynaec)
English
10:00 -14:00
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Mon - Fri
10:00 -14:00
Mon - Fri
10:00 -14:00
Mon - Fri
Overview
Dr Vasanthi D is a distinguished Obstetrician & Gynecologist based at Apollo Womens Hospital. With an impressive 45 years of experience in the medical field, she has dedicated her career to providing...
Dr Vincent Thamburaj
Neurosciences
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS, DNB, FRCS
English
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Tamil
11:00 -12:00
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Mon - Sat
11:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
11:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr Vincent Thamburaj is a distinguished Neurosurgery based at Apollo Cancer Institutes. With an impressive 45 years of experience in the medical field, he has dedicated his career to providing...
Dr Uma Chandran S
Orthopedics
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45+ Years
experience
MBBS; FRCS
English
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Tamil
09:00 -12:00
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Mon - Sat
09:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
09:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr Uma Chandran S is a distinguished Orthopaedics based at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai. With an impressive 45 years of experience in the medical field, he has dedicated his career to...
Dr T G Balachander
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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45+ Years
experience
M.B.B.S; M.S (GS) MAMS (SGE, AUSTRIA), M.Ch (Gastro) FRCS (UK)
English
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Urdu
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English
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Telugu
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Tamil
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Bengali
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Urdu
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Hindi
10:00 - 16:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. T G Balachander is a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist with over 45 years of experience, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. He holds an impressive...
Dr Rajendiran N
Endocrinology & Diabetes Care
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43+ Years
experience
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology (PGDD)(Madras Medical College)
English
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Hindi
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Kannada
10:00 -12:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -12:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Rajendran N is a highly experienced Diabetologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with over 43 years of dedicated service in the field of internal medicine. He holds MBBS, MD - General Medicine...
Dr N Rajendran
Endocrinology & Diabetes Care
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42+ Years
experience
MD (Internal Medicine)
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Tamil
10:00 - 16:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 - 16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. N Rajendran is a distinguished Diabetology Specialist with over 42 years of experience, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai. Holding an MD in Internal Medicine, Dr...
Dr Ganapathy H
ENT
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41+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS(ENT), DLO, MNAMS
English
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Hindi
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Tamil
12:00 -14:00
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Mon - Sat
12:00 -14:00
Mon - Sat
12:00 -14:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Ganapathy H is a highly experienced ENT Specialist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with 41 years of dedicated service in the medical field. He holds a robust academic background with qualifications...
Dr Bhuvaneshwari Shankar
Nutrition & Dietetics
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40+ Years
experience
PHD (Nutrition & Dietetics)
English
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Tamil
14:00 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
14:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
14:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr Bhuvaneshwari Shankar is a distinguished Nutrition & Dietetics based at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai. With an impressive 40 years of experience in the medical field, she has dedicated her...
Dr Major Raghavan V
Opthalmology
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40+ Years
experience
MBBS, DOMS, MS(Ophthalmology)
English
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Tamil
11:00 -13:00
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Mon - Fri
11:00 -13:00
Mon - Fri
11:00 -13:00
Mon - Fri
Overview
Dr. Major Raghavan V is a highly experienced ophthalmologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive over 40 years of dedicated service in the field of eye care. He is well-regarded for his...
Dr Manokaran G
Cosmetology & Plastic Surgery
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40+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS (GEN SURG) ,MCh, FICS (PLASTIC), FRCS
English
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Hindi
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Tamil
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Telugu
14:00 -17:00
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Mon - Sat
14:00 -17:00
Mon - Sat
14:00 -17:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Manokaran G is a highly experienced and respected Plastic Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With an impressive 40 years in the field, Dr. Manokaran has built a reputation for his exceptional...
Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition primarily caused by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain, leading to an increase in intracranial pressure and potential brain damage. Hydrocephalus can be caused by various factors including brain injury or trauma; bleeding in the brain, especially in premature infants; infections like meningitis, which can cause scarring and obstruction; brain tumours; improper fetal development of the central nervous system; premature birth; pregnancy complications like uterine infections; genetic factors and rare disorders like X-linked hydrocephalus and Dandy-Walker malformation.
Chennai is home to numerous multi-speciality hospitals, including Apollo Hospitals, which houses experienced doctors for hydrocephaly treatment. Consulting with the best doctors for fluid accumulation in the skull is key to mitigating serious complications like brain damage, developmental delays, and even death. The advanced healthcare facilities at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai make it an ideal place for anyone seeking medical help for hydrocephalus.
Types/Stages of Hydrocephalus
The stages of hydrocephalus are as follows:
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Communicating Hydrocephalus: This occurs when the CSF flow gets blocked after it exits the ventricles, leading to fluid buildup in the brain and increased pressure in the head.
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Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus: Also known as obstructive hydrocephalus, here the CSF flow is blocked in passages connecting the ventricles, causing enlargement of ventricles due to trapped fluid.
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH): NPH is a slow-developing form with no clear cause but can originate from brain bleeding, trauma, infection or surgery complications.
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Hydrocephalus Ex-Vacuo: This type stems from brain damage due to conditions like stroke or traumatic injury where ventricles enlarge due to brain tissue shrinkage.
Symptoms of Hydrocephalus
Some of the general symptoms of hydrocephalus include
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Rapid head growth
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Bulging soft spot
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Downward-focused eyes
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Headaches
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Blurred vision
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Balance trouble, poor coordination
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Visual changes
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Decline in cognitive abilities
Tests to Diagnose Hydrocephalus
The doctors for cerebral fluid accumulation treatment diagnose hydrocephalus using the following combination of tests:
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Neurological Evaluation: This is conducted to evaluate muscle condition, movement, sensory abilities, and overall brain function
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging: This imaging test uses radio waves and a magnetic field to produce detailed images of the brain, showing enlarged ventricles and potential causes of hydrocephalus.
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Computed Tomography Scan: This specialised X-ray technology provides cross-sectional views of the brain.
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CSF Pressure Readings: CSF pressure readings may be taken through lumbar puncture, lumbar drainage test, or lumbar infusion test to assess CSF levels and pressure within the brain and spinal cord.
Treatment or Surgery Options for Hydrocephalus at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
The doctors for normal pressure hydrocephalus treatment at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai offer a range of treatment options for hydrocephalus:
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Shunt Placement: This involves the surgical insertion of a shunt to redirect excess CSF from the brain's ventricles to another part of the body where it can be absorbed more easily.
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Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy: This minimally invasive surgical procedure involves creating an opening in the brain's third ventricle to allow trapped fluid to drain through a normal pathway.
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Medications: Certain medications, like acetazolamide, furosemide, and isosorbide, can be used to affect CSF dynamics and delay surgical intervention.