Benign Intracranial Hypertension
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Benign intracranial hypertension, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is an increase in pressure inside the skull without a tumor or other lesion to explain it.
Frequent symptoms:
- Persistent headache
- Vision changes or double vision
- Ringing in the ears in time with the pulse
Who does it affect? It is seen more frequently in certain groups and may be related to various factors that are studied on an individual basis.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the one who guides the study of pressure inside the skull, and in selected cases the vascular surgeon may be involved. If you have headaches with vision changes, the sensible thing is to seek specialized evaluation.
Data on 15 doctors who treat benign intracranial hypertension
Which specialist treats benign intracranial hypertension?
Benign Intracranial Hypertension is usually treated by specialists in neurologist, angiologist, vascular surgeon, general practitioner.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in benign intracranial hypertension
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is benign intracranial hypertension?
Benign intracranial hypertension, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is an increase in pressure inside the skull without a tumor or other lesion to explain it.
Which doctor treats benign intracranial hypertension?
Benign Intracranial Hypertension is usually treated by specialists in neurologist, angiologist, vascular surgeon, general practitioner.