WOMAN’S DOCTOR. NO ONE LIKES HAVING A HEADACHE THAT JUST DOESN’T GO AWAY. IT’S JUST THERE FOREVER. BUT ADD VISION ISSUES INTO THE EQUATION AND IT CAN BE REALLY TERRIFYING. THESE ARE SOME OF THE ...

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, also called pseudotumor cerebri, refers to elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure that develops most often in women of reproductive age with obesity, causing ...

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

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 ...

Doctors think they've figured out a way to predict who might lose vision due to a high brain pressure disorder. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension occurs when there's unexplained pressure buildup in ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to lower medication use and reduced headaches, visual disturbances or blindness, and papilledema. (HealthDay News) — For patients with idiopathic intracranial ...

If untreated, a disorder of high brain pressure called idiopathic intracranial hypertension can lead to vision loss. But this disorder can develop without noticeable symptoms, making it hard to catch.

AUSTIN, Texas — Venous manometry and neuroimaging may provide additional value when diagnosing patients who do not meet criteria for idiopathic intracranial hypertension, according to a poster ...

Exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used to treat type 2 diabetes, may be a potential treatment for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). In a small phase 2 trial, ...

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, ...