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I am a 22 year-old obese female with pseudotumor cerebri. my symptomps aren't that severe. can losing weight solve my problem without any medications?
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Not certain: The exact cause of pseudo tumor is not known. It is often found in obese young women but losing weight may not reverse the process. It is now believed that pseudo tumor is in some way associated with excessive spinal fluid production or absorption.
Answered 4/21/2015
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