Intracranial Hypotension
Intracranial hypotension is a decrease in the pressure of the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. It often occurs when there is a leak of that fluid, which disrupts the normal balance inside the skull.
Characteristic symptom: A headache that worsens when standing or sitting and improves when lying down is the most typical feature. It may be accompanied by ringing in the ears, nausea, or neck discomfort.
Possible causes: It is usually associated with fluid leaks after certain procedures, injuries, or spontaneously.
Who treats it? The neurologist is the appropriate professional to study the condition, and the orthopedist may take part when a connection to the spine is suspected. If you have a headache clearly linked to posture, it is worth consulting about it without delay.
Specialties that treat intracranial hypotension
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in intracranial hypotension
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Juan Carlos Valle Landa
Dr. Santiago Valentin Guerrero
Dr. Mauricio Ordoñez Hinojos
Dr. Mario Alberto Ciénega Ramos
Dr. Jesus Francisco Meza Santini
Dr. Fernando Guevara Ayon
Dr. Marco Antonio Aviña González
Dr. Sergio Enrique Gomez Gallegos
Dr. José Antonio Velutini Kochen
Dr. Gilberto Reyna Olivera
Dr. Gustavo Rioja Garrido
Dr. Tomás Gómez Gutiérrez
Dr. Oscar Alejandro Canales Zamora
Dr. Alan Silva Toledo
Dr. George Benjamin Edgar Sanchez De La Barquera
Dr. Pedro Castorena Garcia
Dr. Daniel Romero Gamboa
Frequently asked questions
What is intracranial hypotension?
Intracranial hypotension is a decrease in the pressure of the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. It often occurs when there is a leak of that fluid, which disrupts the normal balance inside the skull.
Which doctor treats intracranial hypotension?
Intracranial Hypotension is usually treated by specialists in neurologist, orthopedist.