Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Pseudotumor cerebri

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Vision changes (like double vision) or vision loss;
Dizziness, nausea and/or vomiting;
Neck stiffness;
Persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus);
Forgetfulness and/or depression;
Obesity
Headache;

PhysicalFindings

Papilledema

ClinicalTests

MRI with magnetic resonance venography;
Lumbar puncture

RiskFactors

Exposure to radiation;
Family history of brain tumors.

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Vision loss;
CFS pressure increased;

ProgressionFromCondition

Overdose of vitamin A;
Occurs when the pressure inside your skull (intracranial pressure) increases for no obvious reason (idiopathic).

TreatmentOptions

Refer to ophthalmologist; 
Stop vitamin A;
Loose weight;

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/neurologic-disorders/headache/idiopathic-intracranial-hypertension