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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Simply speaking, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) (sometimes called Pseudotumor Cerebri isn't a headache disorder, but it can cause headaches and trigger Migraines. IIH is a condition in which the body either produces too much cerebrospinal fluid or doesn't absorb it well, resulting in increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
Pseudotumor cerebri literally means "false brain tumor." The name pseudotumor cerebri has been used for this condition because its symptoms mimic those of...
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Headache Attributed to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: The...
Headache attributed to idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) (pseudotumor cerebri) is a secondary headache disorder. Secondary... Read more »
Migraine Term of the Day: Idiopathic
When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come... Read more »
The ONLY definitive way to diagnose pseudotumor cerebri
I first wrote this in 2008. Since people are still commenting on this SharePost again, it's evident that doctors are still telling people... Read more »
It didn't quite work, the saga continues......
Last week I went to my pain doctor and recieved another IV therapy infusion for what seems to be my Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor... Read more »
Play it again, Sam!
Two weeks ago I had tried IV therapy to break my current headache cycle. As I SharePosted earlier the infusion alleviated my head pain,... Read more »
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Headache Attributed to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: T...
Headache attributed to idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) (pseudotumor cerebri) is a secondary headache disorder. Secondary headache... Read more »
Papilledema, Migraine and Headache Glossary
Papilledema: swelling of the optic nerve. Papilledema can be a symptom of pseudotumor cerebri, aka idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). You... Read more »
Idiopathic, Migraine and Headache Glossary
Idiopathic means of unknown origin, occurring spontaneously and not traceable to a direct cause. When discussing Migraine disease and other... Read more »
Increased intracranial pressure
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Increased intracranial pressure is a rise in the pressure inside the skull that can result from or cause brain injury. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Tinnitus, Migraine and Headahe Glossary
Tinnitus: sensation of noise such as a ringing or roaring in the ears. Tinnitus can be a Migraine symptom, particularly basilar-type Migraine, and... Read more »
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