what does it mean when you have a large amount of water that is above normal in the ventricals in your brain?
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means u have hydrocephaly,u might have blocage in the out flow of csf in ur brain.which might lead to increased intracranial pressure.
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It's from endorphins. The sudden build up of pressure (and there's a heck of a lot of pressure!) causes a release of endorphins from the brain.
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Before you seek any advice on how to balance your electrolytes, you should get your electrolytes checked. Have your doctor run a chemistry profile first. Sometimes, drinking a lot of fluids is your body's way of telling you that you need more fluids. Sometimes, it's a sign of a serious problem, though this is rare so don't get freaked out. Get more informed, and see your physician.
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www.dictionary.com defines "hydrocepahlous" as: A usually congenital condition in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cerebral ventricles causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain, destroying much of the neural tissue.\n\nI would assume mild or moderate would refer to the severity of the affliction.
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A full explanation of the physiology of thirst requires a longer answer than I can give here. For additional information, see the references below.\n\nWe do not completely know how the brain generates the sensation of thirst, but that is where it arises. In simplest terms, when the body needs water, sensors alert the brain, and some signals—one of which is a peptide called angiotensin II—cause the brain to produce the sensation of thirst and to tell the body to start taking in more water immediately. If just a tiny amount of angiotensin II is injected into the correct area of the brain, thirst and drinking result. In addition, saliva flow is inhibited in a thirsty person, making the mouth dry and amplifying the sensation of thirst.\n\nThirst is clearly related to the volumes of vascular space (in blood) and extravascular space (outside blood). When the body loses water, these spaces are less full. Sensors report that situation to the brain, and thirst results. This simple picture is made much more complex by the action of the kidneys, which either excrete or retain water, and a person's salt intake, which affects the concentration of salts in the vascular and extravascular spaces. If the body loses pure water and no change in salt content occurs, the concentration of salt rises, causing an imbalance in the body's biochemistry. Therefore, our physiological controls work to keep salt concentrations within normal limits. For example, the body retains or excretes water, or it responds to thirst by bringing in new water. The body also excretes regulated amounts of salt through the kidneys, in perspiration, in saliva, and in tears.\n\nWhen you exercise or work hard, you lose water through perspiration and transpiration (breathing). You may also lose some salt when you perspire. By the time most people feel thirst, they are already considerably dehydrated (too little water). The reason is that the vascular and extravascular spaces must actually shrink enough for the sensors to tell the brain to get more water. It is better to drink water before and during the exercise or work—before you feel thirsty—so that you do not become dehydrated. In addition, salt pills are almost never needed, even with heavy perspiration. If your salt level is low, your body will reduce the amount of salt contained in your sweat and you will not lose much.
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Drinks lots of water.  Most headaches are a sign of dehydration
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It doesn't sound like the type of thing I would ignore, but I wouldn't jump to extreme conclusions like a brain tumor or something.\n\nActually, it sounds more like poor circulation, and that CAN be VERY serious in the brain - i.e. strokes.  It is definitely something to head to the doctor about.  This can cause very serious problems.  If nothing else, you may have tendinitis in your feet and some inserts or physical therapy could help.  That part sounds especially odd.
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It should be noted that you are salty. We have a natural salinity that is important to maintaining homeostasis. Any disruption of our salinity can cause serious metabolic and physiologic problems.
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The fluid is called cerbrebrospinal fluid. You can read about it here:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebrospinal_fluid
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If u stand on your head and drink a glass of water u get bigger breasts... I tried it, I almost drowned on 2 inches of water. Oh and that if you speak with you back facing someone about the weather, the wind will change and you become agrophoabic; I guess that would explain why I never go out anywhere tho
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the presence of cerebrospinal fluid prevents the brain from mechanical shocks.it acts as a cushion for the cortex.A clear liquid, the cerebrospinal fluid, bathes the entire brain and fills a series of four cavities, called ventricles, near the center of the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid protects the internal portion of the brain from varying pressures and transports chemical substances within the nervous system.\n\nfor more deatils look into\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebrospinal_fluid
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minute expansion and contraction of the brain tissue during a cardiac cycle cause CSF movement. I.e when your heart beats, your brain beats also since the brain receives about 25-30% of the total output of the heart. This squeezes the sinuses in the brain.
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Thre's a fluid that circulates between the brain & the cranium(skull).  The fluid is countinuously produced & drained, thus if there's problem with drainage of fluid, it builds up inside of your head.  The fluid pressure can't go out the cranium, so it exerts force on the brain instead.
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We do not completely know how the brain generates the sensation of thirst, but that is where it arises. In simplest terms, when the body needs water, sensors alert the brain, and some signals—one of which is a peptide called angiotensin II—cause the brain to produce the sensation of thirst and to tell the body to start taking in more water immediately. If just a tiny amount of angiotensin II is injected into the correct area of the brain, thirst and drinking result. In addition, saliva flow is inhibited in a thirsty person, making the mouth dry and amplifying the sensation of thirst.\n\nThirst is clearly related to the volumes of vascular space (in blood) and extravascular space (outside blood). When the body loses water, these spaces are less full. Sensors report that situation to the brain, and thirst results. This simple picture is made much more complex by the action of the kidneys, which either excrete or retain water, and a person's salt intake, which affects the concentration of salts in the vascular and extravascular spaces. If the body loses pure water and no change in salt content occurs, the concentration of salt rises, causing an imbalance in the body's biochemistry. Therefore, our physiological controls work to keep salt concentrations within normal limits. For example, the body retains or excretes water, or it responds to thirst by bringing in new water. The body also excretes regulated amounts of salt through the kidneys, in perspiration, in saliva, and in tears.\n\nWhen you exercise or work hard, you lose water through perspiration and transpiration (breathing). You may also lose some salt when you perspire. By the time most people feel thirst, they are already considerably dehydrated (too little water). The reason is that the vascular and extravascular spaces must actually shrink enough for the sensors to tell the brain to get more water. It is better to drink water before and during the exercise or work—before you feel thirsty—so that you do not become dehydrated. In addition, salt pills are almost never needed, even with heavy perspiration. If your salt level is low, your body will reduce the amount of salt contained in your sweat and you will not lose much.
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I don't understand your question. Until emptiness? Are you talking about hydrocephalus or some other disease state?\n\nEDIT: Hmm. Now I better understand your question, but I have to admit I don't know the answer, it's not my area. It does sound rather severe. A Neurosurgeon is the best person to ask, if you have not already had an appointment with one. Is this congenital (child was born with this)?
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It can be just periodic fluid retention from too much sodium.  It could indicate some degree of heart failure, or could have to do with pregnancy.  Have this person check with the doc, as the underlying cause may need immediate attention.  Also the fluid retention may be in other areas also, such as around the heart and lungs, and could cause significant problems.
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It could mean allot of things, like are you stressed? Do you eat notorious food? It is summer time are you drinking enough water. Defiantly go see a doctor.