Intracranial Hypertension Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

Reduce intracranial pressure and alleviate symptoms through non-pharmacological means.

Losing weight if you are overweight, as this can often help to reduce symptoms and may sometimes relieve them altogether.
Stopping any specific medicines that may be identified as causing or exacerbating your symptoms, under medical guidance.
Adopting a healthy and balanced diet to support overall well-being and manage weight effectively.

ConsultGeneral PractitionerNeurologist

Medicinal Treatment

Decrease intracranial pressure, manage symptoms, and prevent vision deterioration.

Diuretics, medications used to remove excess fluid from the body, thereby helping to reduce overall fluid volume and pressure.
Medicine specifically prescribed to reduce the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in your brain, lowering intracranial pressure.
A short course of steroid medicine to provide rapid relief from severe headaches and reduce the immediate risk of vision loss.

ConsultNeurologistOphthalmologist

Surgical Treatment

Provide relief from symptoms and protect vision when other treatments are insufficient.

Shunt surgery, where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the fluid-filled space in your skull or spine to divert excess cerebrospinal fluid to another part of your body where it can be absorbed.
Optic nerve sheath fenestration, a procedure where the protective layer surrounding your optic nerve is opened up to relieve pressure on it and allow fluid to drain away.
Consultation with a neurosurgeon to thoroughly discuss the risks and benefits of surgical interventions, especially if vision is worsening or other treatments are ineffective.

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Surgical Options

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Lifestyle Modifications

Reduce intracranial pressure and alleviate symptoms through non-pharmacological means.

Losing weight if you are overweight, as this can often help to reduce symptoms and may sometimes relieve them altogether.

Stopping any specific medicines that may be identified as causing or exacerbating your symptoms, under medical guidance.

Adopting a healthy and balanced diet to support overall well-being and manage weight effectively.

ConsultGeneral PractitionerNeurologist

Medicinal Treatment

Decrease intracranial pressure, manage symptoms, and prevent vision deterioration.

Diuretics, medications used to remove excess fluid from the body, thereby helping to reduce overall fluid volume and pressure.

Medicine specifically prescribed to reduce the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in your brain, lowering intracranial pressure.

A short course of steroid medicine to provide rapid relief from severe headaches and reduce the immediate risk of vision loss.

ConsultNeurologistOphthalmologist

Surgical Treatment

Provide relief from symptoms and protect vision when other treatments are insufficient.

Shunt surgery, where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the fluid-filled space in your skull or spine to divert excess cerebrospinal fluid to another part of your body where it can be absorbed.

Optic nerve sheath fenestration, a procedure where the protective layer surrounding your optic nerve is opened up to relieve pressure on it and allow fluid to drain away.

Consultation with a neurosurgeon to thoroughly discuss the risks and benefits of surgical interventions, especially if vision is worsening or other treatments are ineffective.

ConsultNeurosurgeonOphthalmologist

Intracranial Hypertension Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

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About This Disease

Intracranial Hypertension Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease