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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension DRAFT

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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension often presents with intractable headaches and can lead to progressive visual loss. If you suspect your patient has IIH, please discuss them with Neurology/HOT Clinic A&G Service who will refer on if surgical intervention is required.

If the patient has IIH, has a shunt, and you are concerned this is not functioning properly, please refer urgently to the on-call service. You may also wish to discuss with the hydrocephalus team via the advice line (see shunts). Signs and symptoms of shunt dysfunction include nausea, vomiting and a worsening of visual function. Please specify whether your patient has papilloedema.

 

 



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