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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
A condition in which the pressure inside the skull increases for no obvious reason.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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A 26-year old female asked:
I have idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Recently I have been falling down a lot of an average a month. Should I be worried?
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A 47-year old asked:
What are the kinds of tests used for idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
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A 29-year old asked:
What are the signs and symptoms of idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
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A 39-year old asked:
With patients diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, what gets done?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What's the difference between hydrocephalus and idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I have idiopathic intracranial hypertension, taking diamox (acetazolamide). How can I help relieve the pressure naturally? Herbs,foods, drinks, meds?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have idiopathic intracranial hypertension. I checked my BP during a headache and it was 130/117. Is this normal. It's the diastolic that seems weird?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Are hypertension and idiopathic intracranial hypertension related? BP elevates SUDDENLY (I'm sitting quietly reading). CT-partially empty sella?
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A 22-year old female asked:
If I lose weight, stick to a strict diet, and take my medication, will I successfully avoid further idiopathic intercranial hypertension symptoms?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Should a patient with Intracranial Hypertension be checked for stenosis before being shunted?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Can a severely bad tooth abscess cause any intracranial h. Hypertension in patients with idiopathetic intracranial hypertension? It suddenly hurts my
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the best treatment for wide intracranial arteries caused by chronic hypertension?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Intracranial Hypertension, plus weird jerking movements at night and can't stop itching for a week now and no new medication or meds changes. Why?
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A 39-year old asked:
How can sinusitis, meningitis, intracranial bleeding, hypertension, and tumors in the brain cause headaches?
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A 25-year old female asked:
How can CT/X-ray determine blockage of a VP Shunt in intracranial hypertension (not hydrocephalus ) there is no change in ventricle sizing in IIH?
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A 39-year old male asked:
Brain CT scan revealed Intracranial Hypertension. B12 deficiency highly likely will be established. Could CT scan be interpreted as brain shrinking?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Would most people with intercranial hypertension have headache?
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A 34-year old asked:
what is intercranial hypertension?
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A 42-year old asked:
Are any treatments helpful for idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can you have Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension without having symptoms of blue skin?
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A 43-year old male asked:
Is there a possible link between hereditary hemochromatosis, polycythemia vera (primary JAK2 mutation), & idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension?
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A 39-year old asked:
how can i get rid of my hypertension ?
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A 25-year old asked:
Who should I go to in order to manage my hypertension?
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A 37-year old asked:
How can I treat my severe hypertension?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can I donate blood if I have hypertension?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Can I take Claritan if I have diabetes and hypertension?
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A 47-year old asked:
I am looking for a suggestions for a hypertension exercise program?
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A 59-year old male asked:
Are their physicians specializing in hypertension? I suppose all cardiologists are included here. Anyone else?
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A 20-year old asked:
I always feel pulsations in the back of my head..why? I dont have hypertension.
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A 55-year old female asked:
i am 55 and i take felodipine for my hypertension. Is it safe for me to take glutathione?
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