Question 1

i've got pseudotumor cerebri and i want to know the cause of it?

Accepted Answer

Pseudotumor cerebri: In most cases the cause of PC is not really known. There are however some drugs that have been know to induce the disorder but in most cases the cause is not often found.

Question 2

can pseudotumor cerebri cause auditory and visual hallucinations or is it just anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Pseudotumor is a state of brain swelling of uncertain cause.  Steroids and excess vitamin a can cause this as well as toxic effects of some medications including antibiotics.  The pressure should not cause these symptoms, but the toxic state may be the cause.

Question 3

what to do if i have pseudotumor cerebri, a spinal fluid condition, it can and have affected my optic glands. it can cause ?

Accepted Answer

Weight Loss: The best thing to do is lose weight.  This can reduce the symptoms of pseudotumor.  If this is unsuccessful you may need medication to reduce production of CSF (Acetazolamide).  If you are having visual symptoms you may benefit from optic nerve fenestration orr more rarely a CSF shunt.

Question 4

does pseudotumor cerebri cause double vision out of one eye, or out of both eyes?

Accepted Answer

Affects both eyes: Biggest issue here is increased pressure causing loss of vision if not controlled adequately.  The double vision is not so rare, and involves usually, dysconjugate eye movements due to cranial nerve malfunction secondary to pressure.  Maybe only one side is involved, but will affect both sides.  You could patch one eye to help.  But contact your neurologist, as this needs to be addressed now.

Question 5

i'm on accutane. sadly, i applied small tetracycline ointment 1% on my lip once time. i wiped it after 5 mins. does it cause "pseudotumor cerebri"?

Accepted Answer

No: You should be fine. However, pay close attention to the warnings in accutane.  Good luck.

Question 6

what is pseudotumor cerebri?

Accepted Answer

Pseudotumor cerebri: Pseudotumor cerebri is a condition in which the intracranial pressure is too high which leads to optic nerve damage and vision loss.  It is diagnosed by imaging the brain by ct scan or MRI and a spinal tap.

Question 7

can pseudotumor cerebri be hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Pseudotumor: I have never seen a case of pseudotumor passed along in a family, not to say it is impossible but very highly unlikely.  A more common cause is secondary to some drugs and obesity.

Question 8

does pseudotumor cerebri vary by height?

Accepted Answer

No: No, not necessarily.  Most people are often obese.

Question 9

what are the tests for pseudotumor cerebri?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar Puncture/MRI: These two tests help diagnose pseudotumor cerebri.
It is usually a type of high spinal fluid pressure in the brain.
It can cause many problems and should be evaluated by your family md, a neurosurgeon, and probably a neuroopthalmologist.

Question 10

pseudotumor cerebri disability, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Options: Treatment of pseudotumor cerebri can include serial spinal taps, medications, weight loss, treatment of medical conditions predisposing to pseudotumor, and ultimately if all else fails a shunt is placed to lower high pressure.

The primary risk is damage to the optic nerves if left untreated.

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