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What is the life expectancy of someone with Intracranial Hypertension?
Life expectancy of people with Intracranial Hypertension and recent progresses and researches in Intracranial Hypertension
It doesnt really have one
Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Kate 1052
Hasn't been documented if life expectancy has been reduced.
Complications include loss of vision, possible tumour if pressures are too high, shunts can become infected. Headaches are unbearable and possibly job loss.
Currently no new development on how to overcome this condition..All findings are heresay
Complications include loss of vision, possible tumour if pressures are too high, shunts can become infected. Headaches are unbearable and possibly job loss.
Currently no new development on how to overcome this condition..All findings are heresay
Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Colleen 1000
Really a morbid question. It really depends on what you choose to do and how to handle the disease.
Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Deirdra 1000
Life expectancy I believe is normal , I have heard those with the disease have a higher suicide rate which is sad but true. Those who can't find relief or a neurologist willing to listen and help I think can feel hopeless . It is a life changing thing you just have to try to be positive and proactive
Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Bloomingbeauti 1102
The life expectancy for someone with intracranial hypertension is the same as a non-sufferer. The latest improvements include clinical trials in the UK for new medications and assisted weight loss to look for improvement in the condition among sufferers as they lose weight.
Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Amy 1495
Life expectancy about 75 - 79 years. It is no different for people with IIH. There are however complicating factors, such as if you are shunted, you can be more prone to infections, that can cause life threatening diseases such as meningitis. If papilledema is not treated or you present with treatment resistant papilledema, you are at risk of vision loss.
Research has shown that weight loss can contribute to the decline of symptoms and would be beneficial for your whole health. Optic nerve sheath decompression and fenestration and shunting has proofed to be successful but not perfect. Gastric bypass surgery can also assist overweight patients.
Research has shown that weight loss can contribute to the decline of symptoms and would be beneficial for your whole health. Optic nerve sheath decompression and fenestration and shunting has proofed to be successful but not perfect. Gastric bypass surgery can also assist overweight patients.
Posted Feb 22, 2017 by Alet 1002
Although IIH just not cause death we can develop symptoms that are life thretening:
Strokes
Seizures
Depression which has lead some to suicide
Etc
Strokes
Seizures
Depression which has lead some to suicide
Etc
Posted Feb 23, 2017 by Diane 1053
I don't think there's a particular life expectancy.. other issues can lead to someone not being here.
Posted Feb 24, 2017 by Maryssa 2100
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is not considered a terminal illness, yet people do die from it. It might be labeled as effecting women of child-bearing age who are obese, but it also affects men and children. Risks include strokes, brain bleeds, seizures, infections from surgeries and lumbar punctures, and frequent hospitalizations.
Posted Aug 12, 2017 by Christy 850
If you're being treated, you cannot die from IIH. If untreated, depends on you and your body. There is no definite answer. Just get treated asap!!
Posted Aug 13, 2017 by LaurynPatterson 1750
Same as it was without the disease. There is risk with shunt surgeries with infection and things like that as in any surgery.
Posted Aug 15, 2017 by Mommy2Five 1500
Just as any average person
Posted Aug 15, 2017 by Lynne 1600
People with Intracranial Hypertension can live a full and healthy life.
Posted Aug 18, 2017 by Unique cheatom 2120
As long as anyone els
Posted Oct 18, 2017 by Sara 2000
normal life expectancy
Posted Oct 19, 2017 by Julie 2000
same as any one else.
we face many complications like infections , depression, illness
we face many complications like infections , depression, illness
Posted Oct 28, 2017 by lisa 3365
I'm unsure but confident in our medical technology and research.
Posted Oct 29, 2017 by So 2000
Intracranial hypertension is not terminal.
The biggest risk according to the medical profession is the risk of blindness.
But there is also a huge risk to your well-being. There is a huge risk of functional disability and loss of quality of life, and there are many individuals who struggle with the pain and depression. Some individuals struggle so much they have ended their life.
More research is needed on the quality of life issues for people with intracranial hypertension, and more research on addressing the ongoing pain issues that cause the functional disabilities. The intracranial research foundation is working towards this.
The biggest risk according to the medical profession is the risk of blindness.
But there is also a huge risk to your well-being. There is a huge risk of functional disability and loss of quality of life, and there are many individuals who struggle with the pain and depression. Some individuals struggle so much they have ended their life.
More research is needed on the quality of life issues for people with intracranial hypertension, and more research on addressing the ongoing pain issues that cause the functional disabilities. The intracranial research foundation is working towards this.
Posted Feb 18, 2018 by Kelly 2560
Translated from spanish
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High always to relocate controls
Posted Jun 7, 2017 by Lo 2000
