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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 3, 2024.

AMBULATORY CARE:

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)

is a condition that causes the pressure inside your skull to be higher than normal for no known reason. IIH can seem like a brain tumor, but no tumor is found. The cause of IIH may not be known. It may be caused by an increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in your skull. CSF is a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and protects them from injury. IIH may happen when your body makes too much CSF or does not absorb it correctly.

Common signs and symptoms of IIH:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US), or have someone call if:

Seek care immediately if:

Call your doctor if:

Treatment

may not be needed. IIH may go away on its own. You may need any of the following if your symptoms continue or get worse:

Treatment options

The following list of medications are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Manage IIH:

Follow up with your doctor as directed:

You may need to return for eye exams every 10 to 14 days. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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