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With patients diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, what gets done?
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A few things. : Once iih has been identified, a few tests may be ordered (mrv, mri), medications currently taken will be reviewed, and a testing by an ophthalmologist or neuroophthalmologist will be scheduled. Medication will often be started as well (acetazolamide bring the most common). The patient will be monitored through regular visits to the neurologist and ophthalmologist to monitor symptoms.
Answered 7/3/2013
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Pseudotumor cerebri: The treatment is based on diagnosis and the amount of pressure plus visual issues and more importantly visual loss - the treatment plan is typically put together with a neurologist and a neurosurgeon working together.
Answered 9/7/2013
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