2006-10-04 02:55:57 · 10 answers · asked by judrop111 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Well, sort of, they can make the excess fluid in their craniums spout out of one ear under very high pressure, thus producing a sort of extended-hop-one-way-effect.
It's not really flying, but it's closer to it than I can manage.
2006-10-04 02:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am curious to know how many people who have answered this question even know what Hydrocephalus is. I have had Hydrocephalus since I was born 40 years ago. I was one of the first people to have a successful operation to insert a shunt to drain off the excess Cerebral Fluid. In answer to the main question on here and to answer all those who think they are being clever but are sadly mistaken - Yes you can go in an aeroplane when you have hydrocephalus. I have been up in the air in an aeroplane and had no ill effects at all and my shunt is still fully working.
2006-10-04 03:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by LISA H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean hydrocephalus then the answer is 'no'.
The term hydrocephalus is derived from the Greek words "hydro" meaning water and "cephalus" meaning head. As its name implies, it is a condition in which the primary characteristic is excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. Although hydrocephalus was once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - a clear fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The excessive accumulation of CSF results in an abnormal dilation of the spaces in the brain called ventricles. This dilation causes potentially harmful pressure on the tissues of the brain.
2006-10-04 02:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it HYDROCEPHALUS? If you are aware of this word please don't make fun of this sickness/condition....but just in case you did not know about this ....I'm willing to share w/ you my little knowledge what this word really mean "Hydrocephalus" is a condition or an illness of a person mostly children...In where there is a presence of water or liquid inside their brain that cause the enlargement of their head...Those less fortunate people who doesn't have any money for treatment and medication their head grew as big as you can't imagine,they can't stand as it's too heavy for them to carry and it's very difficult for them to crawl either..............it also affect their mental capacity............
Now, do you think people w/ hydrocephalus can fly?
2006-10-04 03:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by msshy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean water on the brain? Nah, it might come to the boil and they'd start whistling like a kettle and waking up everyone on the plane.
2006-10-04 02:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask a doctor.
2006-10-04 02:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only with an airplane just kidding try this info linkhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/hydrocephalus/detail_hydrocephalus.htm#Organizations
2006-10-04 03:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course they can!
(mind you not unassisted!!)
;-)
Good luck!
2006-10-04 02:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by idkipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only in there mind not in real life.
2006-10-04 02:57:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-04 02:58:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋