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?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension*
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Common symptom
Fatigue
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Pain
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Headaches
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Anxious mood
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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.
Top treatments taken by people for idiopathic intracranial hypertension*
Who has idiopathic intracranial hypertension on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 54 | |
| 30s | 161 | |
| 40s | 227 | |
| 50s | 176 | |
| 60s | 68 | |
| 70+ | 14 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 47 | |
| Female | 660 |