Benign Intracranial Hypertension treatment in Tlalpan

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.