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Intracranial Hypertension Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
Reduce intracranial pressure and alleviate symptoms through non-pharmacological means.
- Losing weight if you are overweight, as this can often help to reduce symptoms and may sometimes relieve them altogether.
- Stopping any specific medicines that may be identified as causing or exacerbating your symptoms, under medical guidance.
- Adopting a healthy and balanced diet to support overall well-being and manage weight effectively.
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Medicinal Treatment
Decrease intracranial pressure, manage symptoms, and prevent vision deterioration.
- Diuretics, medications used to remove excess fluid from the body, thereby helping to reduce overall fluid volume and pressure.
- Medicine specifically prescribed to reduce the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in your brain, lowering intracranial pressure.
- A short course of steroid medicine to provide rapid relief from severe headaches and reduce the immediate risk of vision loss.
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Surgical Treatment
Provide relief from symptoms and protect vision when other treatments are insufficient.
- Shunt surgery, where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the fluid-filled space in your skull or spine to divert excess cerebrospinal fluid to another part of your body where it can be absorbed.
- Optic nerve sheath fenestration, a procedure where the protective layer surrounding your optic nerve is opened up to relieve pressure on it and allow fluid to drain away.
- Consultation with a neurosurgeon to thoroughly discuss the risks and benefits of surgical interventions, especially if vision is worsening or other treatments are ineffective.
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