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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) |
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Related to/Also known as |
Benign Intracranial Hypertension (BIH) Pseudotumor Cerebri (PTC) |
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Description |
A condition that is defined by increased intracranial pressure from increased blood flow to the blood vessels around the brain, but without the presence of tumour or disease. Often the sheath around the optic nerve (the nerve to the eyes) is swollen, which can cause sight problems and even blindness. It is also known as Pseudotumor Cerebri (PTC), because some sufferers present with signs and symptoms of a brain tumour despite no tumour being present,(pseudo meaning false). |
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Useful National contacts |
IIH UK IIH UK |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues. |
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