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Do you know how doctors are supposed to fix iih?
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See a surgeon.: If you are referring to idiopathic intracranial hypertension, some patients respond with medications, other with surgical procedures, such as shunts or venous stents. Speak to a neurosurgeon if you want more information.
Answered 7/26/2014
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