Dizziness is a common complaint in ambulatory care, comprising 4% to 5% of all visits. AVS is characterized by rapid onset of vertigo, nausea/vomiting, nystagmus and head-motion intolerance. Vertigo is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
Hydrocephalus is a condition thatâs also known as water on the brain. Hydrocephalus can occur in older children and adults, particularly older adults.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. There is about 150 milliliters of CSF within the cerebral cavity that encloses the brain and spinal cord which allows the brain to âfloatâ in the fluid.