Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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Symptoms associated with Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
The following symptoms have been associated with Idiopathic intracranial hypertension in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Back pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Blurred vision
Lack of sharpness of vision resulting in the inability to see fine detail....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Diplopia
Diplopia is a condition in which a single object is perceived as two images, it is also known as double vision...
Focal sensory seizure with olfactory features
Seizures characterized by olfactory phenomena as its first clinical manifestation....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Migraine
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by episodic attacks of headache and associated sympt...
Nausea
A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit....
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Visual loss
Loss of visual acuity (implying that vision was better at a certain time point in life). Otherwise the term re...
Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...
Tests used to investigate Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a health condition described in medical literature. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is associated with 11 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Back pain, Blurred vision, Depression, Diplopia, Focal sensory seizure with olfactory features, Headache. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Idiopathic intracranial hypertension diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Idiopathic intracranial hypertension include Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Lipid Panel, Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.