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.
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.
Specialties that treat benign intracranial hypertension
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in benign intracranial hypertension
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Pedro Castorena Garcia
Dr. Iracema Santizo Nanduca
Dr. Jonathan Colin
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Martínez Cortés
Dr. Noel Isaías Plascencia Álvarez
Dr. Jose Renan Perez
Dr. Jesús Roberto Gastélum Lara
Dr. Maria Del Mar Saniger Alba
Dr. Ana Luisa Velasco Monroy
Dr. Antonio Alejandro Hernández Oliva
Dr. Miguel Ángel Serna Guerrero
Dr. Miguel Ramos Murguia
Dr. Roberto Arturo Aguilar Serrano
Dr. Olga Lilia Bastidas Rangel
Dr. David Salvador Lyncet Mejorado
Dr. Bernardo Cacho Díaz
Dr. Miguel Rodríguez Esqueda
Dr. Luis Felipe Gordillo Domínguez
Dr. Clavel David Anorve
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, vascular surgeon.