Billy Joel canceled all the concerts scheduled for diagnosis with normal hydrocephalus pressure

Billy Joel Has canceled all the concerts scheduled for new health conditions were diagnosed, said legendary singers on Instagram.

On Friday, the statement distributed about his own Instagram revealed that he recently was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus.

“This condition has been exacerbated by this new concert show, which leads to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” the statement said. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing certain physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from appearing during this recovery period.”

The statement further said that Joel was “grateful for the excellent care he received and was fully committed to prioritizing his health. He was grateful for the support of the fans of the form of support so far and waiting for the day when he could take the stage once again.”

Separately, in a statement distributed on his Instagram page, Joel who is 76 years old shares messages to his fans.

“I sincerely regret disappointing our audience, and thank you for the understanding,” he said.

“Good Morning America” ​​has reached Joel’s representative to comment.

In March, the singer “The Piano Man” announced He underwent surgery and had to undergo physical therapy. The statement at that time said the doctor hoped he would be fully recovery.

As a result, Joel’s concert date was rescheduled and will be continued on July 5, 2025, in Pittsburgh.

The singer added at the time that “My health must take precedence. I hope to return to the stage and share the excitement of live music with our extraordinary fans.”

What to know about the normal pressure of hydrocephalus

Normal hydrocephalus pressure is one of two types of hydrocephalus, “Abnormal cerebrospinal fluid buildup is deep in the brain,” according to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a liquid that lives in the ventricle, or cavity, the brain that helps protect the brain and spinal cord. When the CSF flow somehow is blocked and the liquid accumulates in the ventricular, it causes normal pressure hydrocephalus, according to Ninds.

Extra fluids in the brain can cause pressure and cause brain damage, as well as problems by walking, bladder control and thought and reasoning, according to Ninds.

Although it can occur at any age, the most common normal pressure hydrocephalus in older adults. This is most often diagnosed through a combination of neurological testing and brain imaging.

The best chance for recovery from normal pressure hydrocephalus comes if diagnosed earlier and properly cared for.

The most common treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus, according to Ninds, is surgery.

In one option, the doctor puts a shunt into the brain, which is connected to another tube under the skin to help drain excess fluids from the brain. With this option, routine shunt monitoring is needed, and additional operations and repairs may be needed.

The second surgical option for normal pressure hydrocephalus is the three endoscopy ventriculostomy, or EVT, where a doctor makes a hole in the bottom of the third ventricle in the brain, which allows fluids to flow to relieve pressure, according to Nind.