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what does pseudotumor cerebri come from and what can be done about having the bad headaches my head hurts all day every day and I am on dialysis and I can't take the medicine because of my decreased kidney function so do I have to keep getting the lumbar puncture.
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How does one cure pseudotumor cerebri?
Treatment for pseudotumor cerebri aims to reduce intracranial pressure. This may involve weight loss, medications to reduce fluid production or increase fluid drainage, or in severe cases, surgical interventions. Regular follow-up with a healthcare provider is important to monitor symptoms and adjust treatment as needed.
When was the first case of pseudotumor cerebri diagnosed?
Pseudotumor cerebri was first documented in medical literature in the mid-19th century. The condition was initially described as a benign intracranial hypertension without a known cause.
Why does pseudotumor cerebri only effect you during pregnancy?
During pregnancy the body is more apt to retain fluid, for most women - this shows itself as swollen feet. Pseudotumor cerebri is a condition where the body itself is holding onto cerebral spinal fluid, which increases pressure on the brain. Keep in mind that one of the warning signs of preeclampsia is swelling which occurs in the hands and face, so if you have been diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri, your doctor also needs to be looking out for preeclampsia.
When did Heather Philipsen die?
Heather Philipsen died on January 18, 2009, in New Port Richey, Florida, USA of pseudotumor cerebri.
If you get spinal tap headaches after spinal taps should you avoid this treatment for pseduotumor cerebri?
Only your doctor can answer that question, however there are other treatments for intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) you may want to talk to your doctor about that won't cause this type of spinal headache.
How do you pronounce pseudotumor cerebri?
You pronounce it like this: SOO-doh-too-mur SER-uh-bry
In a patient diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri how severe are the headaches and how often do they occur?
The headaches associated with pseudotumor cerebri, or intracranial hypertension, can be mild to severely painful, as the brain itself is having increased pressure on it, as well as the nerves in the back of the eyes. The headaches themselves are usually near daily, but can be controlled with diuretics, diet, and weight loss. Sometimes spinal taps are used to decrease the pressure by removing some of the cerebral spinal fluid, and in some cases surgery is needed.It is important to manage this condition, as the pressure on the back of the eyes can cause permanent blindness.
Which is the fold of the dura mater separating the two cerebral hemispheres?
The falx cerebri is the dural fold that separates the two cerebral hemispheres. It is a sickle-shaped structure located within the longitudinal fissure of the brain.
Does the falx cerebri attach the cerebrum to the crista galli of the skull?
No, Falx cerebri attaches to the Crista Gali of the ethmoid in the front of the skull.
What attaches to the crista galli?
The falx cerebri, a fold of the dura mater that helps separate the two cerebral hemispheres, attaches to the crista galli.
Falx cerebri what it has to do with the thruth?
The falx cerebri is a fold of dura mater that separates the two cerebral hemispheres in the brain. It does not have a direct connection to truth or truth-seeking. Its function is to provide structural support and help protect the brain.
What is brain in Latin?
Cerebrum (genitive: cerebri, n).
