How is Intracranial Hypertension diagnosed?

A lumbar puncture

2/21/17 by Kate 1052

Lumbar puncture

2/21/17 by Colleen 1000

My diagnosis was through spinal tap. I never had papilledema , but did have double vision and vision problems. In 2015 I went completely blind and was diagnosed with bilateral optic neuritis, which my neuro opthamologist says was not caused by the IIH but possibly a secondary illness which is yet to be diagnosed

2/21/17 by Bloomingbeauti 1102

A few different ways are used in diagnosis. One is papilledema in your eyes. Spinal taps are used to measure pressure. MRIs are performed to check on ventricles and see if there are underlying causes. But there's no right or wrong way to necessarily diagnose it's what works in finding what's best for you.

2/21/17 by Deirdra 1000

Intracranial Hypertension is diagnosed in many different ways. It can be diagnosed through, CT/CAT scans, MRI scans which are more detailed than CT or CAT scans. However, it is usualy diagnosed via an eyetest, looking at the back of the eyes and optic nerves and also by a Lumbar Puncture/Spinal Tap procedure which involves a needle into the spinal cord, where the CFS fluid is and taking a opening pressure reading. The normal reading is 25 at the highest and anything higher indicates IIH or another condition such as meningitis, disorders of the Central Nervous System such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, multiple sclerosis and also cancer of the brain and spinal cord. These are found via the spinal fluid which is taken out during the procedure and sent off for testing. Neurology specialists are essential for this condition as IIH is a neurological condition.

2/21/17 by livvdeluca 350

MRI showing no brain lesions/intracranial masses and a lumbar puncture showing increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure. Papillodema (swelling of optic nerves) may also be present.

2/21/17 by Amy 1495

With several different tests, mri, lumbar puncture, and eye exam to see the status of the optic nerve.

2/22/17 by Kathleen 450

Start with your eye doctor. They will look to see if your optic nerve is swollen. If it is, the best way to diagnosis is to measure the amount of fluid on the brain and that is through a lumbar puncture.

2/22/17 by Diane 1053

A Neurologist or Neurosurgeon takes into account your symptoms, undertake a physical examination (e.g. establish presence of papilledema), request certain procedures such as MRI scan, lumbar puncture, BÜrr hole. A Neuro Ophthalmologist would so a visual field test.

2/22/17 by Alet 1002

It can be dianogsed in a variety of ways. Mine was diagnosed with a eye sight test but IIH is commonly mistaken for Lupus and MS at first.

2/22/17 by leighrach 750

Processes of elimination of other conditions such as a blood clot, inflammation of the brain lining called meningitis and encephalitis, arterovenous malformations (AVMs), narrowing of blood vessels in the brain or an aneurism by doing the following: CT scan of your head MRI of your head Venogram Lumbar puncture Blood tests Eye exam by a neuro ophthalmologist

2/23/17 by Rhiannon 450

Neuro-ophthalmologist eye exam, MRI, and spinal tap

2/24/17 by Maryssa 2100

For me my first sign was blackouts so directly ophthalmologists saw me and I was diagnosed with papillodema (inflammation of optical nerve) with then was referred to neurologist and Lumber puncture was done. And increase in ICP (intracranial pressure was found) also CT was done to rule out any changes in my brain. But nothing was noteducated. All was fine in CT

5/18/17 by Dr.M 701

Ophthalmology visit, lumbar puncture, mri

5/29/17 by Pooja A 600

MRI, CT , Spinal taps

5/29/17 by Talitha 400

To diagnose Intracranial Hypertension, a person will need to under go a Lumbar Puncture to get a reading of the CSF levels in the brain. Before the lumbar puncture is done, a person will either have an MRI or CT scan or both to rule out other brain conditions. Intracranial hypertension can sometimes be found through MRI's and CT scans but to definitely diagnose, a Lumbar puncture is needed. In my personal experience, i have been told by my Neurologist that an opening pressure of 25 or higher indicates that intracranial hypertension is present. An opening pressure of 20-25 is a grey area and depending on the person, it can mean that intracranial hypertension is present or it can be seen as normal. Anything lower than this is considered normal. Seeing a Neurologist is essential when being diagnosed with Intracranial Hypertension and if you have been experiencing vision loss, an opthamologist is also essential.

8/11/17 by hannah.l18 1100

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is diagnosed by an eye exam, MRI, CT scans, MRV, performed by a Neurologist, and Neuro-ophthalmologist

8/12/17 by Christy 850

A spinal tap is used to diagnose intercranial hypertension.

8/13/17 by LaurynPatterson 1750

Mainly MRI and lumbar punctures

8/15/17 by Mommy2Five 1500

By a eye test a mri scan and a lumbar puncture to measure the csf pressure around the brain

8/15/17 by Lynne 1600

Intracranial Hypertension can be diagnosed by an eye doctor or a neurologist. People who have headaches first are normally diagnosed by a neurologist who can confirm the diagnosis by a spinal tap and or MRI. An eye doctor can do test to see the hypertension and then confirm also by an MRI or Spinal Tap

8/18/17 by Unique cheatom 2120

CT scan, blood test, eye test and a lumbar puncture

10/16/17 by Melanie 600

Mine was found in a routine eye test. Then they checked for a brain tumour, nope. Then looked for a bleed on the brain, nope. So last test was a lumber puncher and bingo. Should sit between 5 and 15 but no more than 20. Mine was 36 so that's Intracranial Hypertension.

10/17/17 by Lucinda Sara (VDubsTDi) 511

Unless diagnosed with an l.p. and eye check showing paps and a field vision test

10/18/17 by Sara 2000

lumber puncture to measure icp

10/19/17 by Julie 2000

The presence of papilledema, lumbar puncture to confirm high pressure.

10/20/17 by Sarah 500

CT& MRI to rule out tumors, lumbar puncture to look for raised ICP. Vision test for swollen optic nerves, neuro-op, neurologist , Neurosurgery

10/28/17 by lisa 3365

Diagnosed by MRI or spinal fluid testing

10/29/17 by So 2000

Lumbar puncture to check your pressure

10/29/17 by Dotty 450

If symptoms suggest Intracranial Hypertension, an MRI or CT scan is used to rule out any brain occupying mass or lesion. A Lumbar Puncture is then required to secure a diagnosis. A diagnosis of intracranial hypertension is given if the opening pressure is above 20-25 (normal range is 10-15). The opening pressure should be measured with the patient in the lateral position for the most accurate reading.

2/18/18 by Kelly 2560

The only way IIH can be diagnosed is via a L.P. Once you have been diagnosed you will need to see a Neuro

2/18/18 by Tiffany-Diane 400

Either with a ct scan or mri and then usually an lumbar puncture to diagnose with csf fluid

2/18/18 by Sarahhxoxx 700

Lumbar puncture. Although MRI and CT scan are also done. They also check optic discs and eyes.

7/12/18 by Michelle 2050

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Studies oftamologicos. Puncion lumbar

6/7/17 by Lo. Translated

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In my case, I had headache intense with visual changes. The ophthalmologist has identified papilledema in fundoscopia confirmed with the manimetria and examination of the visual field

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