Suggest Treatment For Intracranial Hypotension

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: I have been diagnosed w intracranial hypotension n keep headaches the majority of the time. Three wks ago I starte putting two cups of caffeinated coffee through my gravity fed feeding tue along with my bonus morning n noon feelings 1cup at each feeding. Yesterday around 10:30 am I experienced blurred vision that lasted for about one hour. Bo was 106/80. 77. Tonight at 9:30 I experienced a sever pain on the top right side of head n a little XXXXXXX severe behind right ear along with blurred vision for over a half hour and still hurting. Bo 137/88 65 vision clearing but eyes still feel funny

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Intracranial hypotension can be idiopathic or due to some leaking of CSF- cerebrospinal fluid.
Is there any history of head injury, leakage from nose or ear, any back pain?
Headache is common and can be relieved by taking adequate hydration and caffeine containing substance.
For headache you can take Naproxen on sos basis.
Surgical options are available if any leak is demonstrated.
CSF scintigraphy can be done to look for leak.
Blurred vision can be due to postural hypotension.
Get examined by a neurologist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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