Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Symptoms & Treatment

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Symptoms & Treatment: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is increased pressure in your skull. It occurs because of cerebrospinal fluid buildup around your brain. The cause is unknown. It can affect your vision and cause headaches, nausea or ringing in your ears. Treatments are available.

Also, the symptoms:

• Changes in eyesight, such as blurry vision or double vision
• Vision loss, especially in the peripheral vision
• Feeling dizzy or nauseated
• Vomiting
• Neck stiffness
• Trouble walking
• Frequent headaches, often along with nausea or vomiting
• Persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Forgetfulness
• Depression

You may find that certain symptoms increase when you're exerting yourself. Exercise tends to raise the pressure in the skull.