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Can You Die From Pseudotumor Cerebri
Health Encyclopedia: Pseudotumor Cerebri
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Benign intracranial hypertension
Prevention
References
Jonnalagadda J. Lithium, minocycline, and pseudotumor cerebri. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. March 1, 2005; 44(3): 209.
Behrman RE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004; 2048-2049.
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Expert & Community Posts
Pseudotumor Cerebri (IIH) – The Basics
By Teri Robert , Health ExpertSimply speaking, Pseudotumor Cerebri is a condition in which the body either produces too much... Read more »
Play it again, Sam!
By Nancy Bonk , Health ExpertTwo weeks ago I had tried IV therapy to break my current headache cycle. As I SharePosted earlier... Read more »
Is Pseudotumor Cerebri ever associated with facial numbness and facial twitching?
By Ask the Clinician , Health ExpertFull Question: Is Pseudotumor Cerebri ever associated with facial numbness and facial... Read more »
It didn't quite work, the saga continues......
By Nancy Bonk , Health ExpertLast week I went to my pain doctor and recieved another IV therapy infusion for what seems to be my... Read more »
Post IV Therapy Update
By Nancy Bonk , Health ExpertAs some of you may know, I have been dealing with chronic head pain for about two months now.... Read more »
Health Guide
Pseudotumor cerebri
...-- but is not -- a tumor. Alternative Names Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Benign intracranial hypertension Causes, incidence, and risk factors The... Read more »Pseudotumor Cerebri (IIH)
Simply speaking, Pseudotumor Cerebri is a condition in which the body either produces too much cerebrospinal fluid pressure or doesn't absorb it well, resulting in increased cerebrospinal fluid... Read more »Pseudotumor cerebri
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Benign intracranial hypertension Treatment Treatment must be directed at the specific cause of the... Read more »Pseudotumor cerebri
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Benign intracranial hypertension Symptoms The major symptom is increased pressure within the skull... Read more »Psoriasis: Other Medications
...prevent this problem.In rare cases, retinoids, particularly isotretinoin, may cause a condition called benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), which occurs in the brain. Symptoms... Read more »
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