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Medical Conditions - Pseudotumor Cerebri

Pseudomotor cerebri is a condition that occurs when there is increased pressure inside the skull for no apparent reason. It is also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension. It can cause symptoms like headache, nausea, seeing light flashes, neck pain, and vision loss. Medications like diuretics, migraine medications, and glaucoma drugs can help relieve symptoms of the condition. Surgery may be required if it causes vision changes.

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Advice for pseudotumor cerebri from birth control?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Birth control pills with estrogen are an established cause of such a condition. In pseudotumor, all investigations are normal, just like in your case.

Pseudotumor symptoms returning. Immediate blindness risk?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diamox is to control your eye pressure. It does not treat the actual disease it is to manage your ocular pressure that might have increased due to pseudotumor.

What is the safest approach to delivery in a pregnant woman with pseudotumor cerebri?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I have read your query and understand your concern.

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