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.
A. First, a brief anatomy lesson! The average sized adult human has roughly 150ml (a little less than 8 oz or 1 cup) of a clear watery fluid, called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the central nervous system, surrounding the spinal cord and brain.