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What causes fluid on the brain in an elderly person? Uncovering Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

According to the Hydrocephalus Association, an estimated 800,000 older Americans may have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a primary cause of fluid on the brain. In older adults, understanding **what causes fluid on the brain in an elderly person** often points toward this and other acquired forms of hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).