A. Normal pressure hydrocephalus itself is usually not fatal in the sense that it will cause such severe pressure in the head—hence "normal" pressure—that a patient will die from the disease.

If you’ve never heard of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus—or NPH, as doctors call it—you’re not alone. It’s a rare condition that most often affects older adults, with an average age over 60.

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