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 ...

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 ...

Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased ...

The typical signs and symptoms of idiopathic NPH are shown. In a retrospective study involving 418 patients with shunt-responsive idiopathic NPH, 96% of the patients had gait difficulty, 76% had ...

Does birth control cause brain pressure? A major meta-analysis confirms that hormonal contraceptives, including IUDs and pills, are not associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

A SUDDEN onset of severe headache, confusion and slurred speech could be warning signs of an intracranial bleed – a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.

Researchers have found in a new study that use of a tonsillar retractor during adenotonsillectomy causes a rapid and significant increase in intracranial and intraocular pressure, ...

Are you plagued by severe headaches that are getting worse over time? You might assume that you’re suffering from migraines, but then you start experiencing vision symptoms or even occasional ...