What is idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a neurological condition that causes increased intracranial pressure without the presence of a tumor or deformity to explain the increased pressure in cerebral spinal fluid.
How do members experience idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has idiopathic intracranial hypertension on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 53 | |
| 30s | 159 | |
| 40s | 227 | |
| 50s | 182 | |
| 60s | 70 | |
| 70+ | 16 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 47 | |
| Female | 666 |
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