A headache when lying down can result from various causes, including changes in cerebrospinal fluid pressure, nasal congestion, and brain tumors. Identifying the underlying cause is important, as it ...

For many patients with debilitating headaches caused by spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH), their condition is not diagnosed or treated because of a lack of awareness about it, conclude the ...

Most people experience headaches regularly and dismiss them as stress, dehydration, or simple tension. However, what feels like an ordinary headache could actually represent the early warning signs of ...

This article deconstructs the IIH guidelines, contrasting medical management (acetazolamide, topiramate) with the practical ...

Intracranial hypertension (IH), a clinical condition typically seen in the intensive care unit, is caused by increased pressure surrounding the brain. In many situations, the cause of chronic IH is ...

Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2014;54(1):103-114. Topiramate is typically started at 25 mg daily and can be titrated up to 100 mg twice daily. It is frequently given in addition to acetazolamide in the ...

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with refractory headache warrant further evaluation—particularly if they are children—in order to rule out treatable ailments such as intracranial ...

IIH is most common in obese women of reproductive age but can affect anyone. A 5–10% reduction in body weight can significantly reduce intracranial pressure. Acetazolamide and topiramate are the main ...

Among women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, bariatric surgery was a more effective means of reducing intracranial pressure and sustaining ...

Headache is the chief complaint in 2-3% of patients on admission to emergency departments (EDs) in the United States – the fourth most common reason for an ED visit. The incidence of headaches with ...

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