So, let's talk directly about the causes and treatment of intracranial pressure. What happens to us when we feel this state? The human brain, when suspended, is surrounded by a liquid. This fluid that surrounds the brain is called cerebrospinal fluid or cerebrospinal fluid. The very intracranial pressure actually arises because of the pressure created by cerebrospinal fluid, the effect of venous pressure, arterial pressure and the pressure of the brain tissue itself. The causes of intracranial pressure may be different. These can be mechanical injuries such as physical injuries, tremors. Also, the pathological conditions can be attributed to the reasons, that is, the intracranial pressure, for example, can be a terrible symptom of some diseases, or such a state can develop due to the development of tumor cells, increased blood pressure, expansion of the arteries in the brain, edema of the brain Well, and so on. And so we consider the mechanism of development of intracranial pressure in the alterations described by us. Of course, the increase in intracranial pressure is due to excessive accumulation of CSF, while the level of the cerebrospinal fluid accumulates above the norm, exerts excessive pressure on the brain. Such a condition can be the cause of a previous cerebral trauma, meningitis or viral encephalitis, as much can depend directly on the anatomical structure of the skull, congenital pathologies of the brain or spinal cord. If the increase in intracranial pressure lasts a very long time, then the brain tissue will atrophy and squeeze, and the space in which the cerebrospinal fluid will be increased in volume. This condition is classified as hydrocephalus. On what grounds can you determine that a headache or other clinic is a consequence of increased intracranial pressure. So, firstly, these are severe headaches that are accompanied by nausea and possibly vomiting in case of high blood pressure, secondly, it is sweating caused by a fall or increase in blood pressure, a subjective feeling of your own heartbeat, a pre-stupor condition caused by a sudden change in the weather, increased irritability and fatigue due to exaggerated mental load. Also, hematomas under the eyes are possible according to the type of renal edema.
After determining the clinic for increasing intracranial pressure, let's look at how the differential diagnosis of this condition is set and performed. To confirm and establish the diagnosis of increased intracranial pressure, objective methods of patient research are carried out. The first step is to consult an ophthalmologist who must check the integrity of the veins of the fundus.
With increased intracranial pressure, the tortuosity of the veins or their expansion is possible. In this condition, for diagnostic purposes, doctors use EEG (echoencephalogram), which makes it possible to see an increase in intracranial pressure, but, unfortunately, this study is not always accurate. Just such a method as ultrasound examination of the main cerebral vessels allows you to see venous hyperemia. Still, of course, modern medical equipment such as a computer tomograph and a magnetic resonance tomograph are involved in diagnostic methods. Using layered X-ray images of the head, one can see an increase in the volume of the cavity accumulating cerebrospinal fluid. Treatment for increased intracranial pressure depends on the etiology of the disease, that is, on the cause that caused such a condition. That is, initially treated the underlying disease, and then are already engaged in reducing blood pressure. Earlier we said that increased intracranial pressure is not a disease, but can be a condition due to illness. Treatment, as a rule, consists of diuretics, individually selected food and a special diet. In addition to medication, a reduction in intracranial pressure is facilitated by massage in the area of the collar zone (hypotonic massage). Well, if the patient's condition is severe or even critical, then there can not be no surgical intervention. It can be the implantation of special tubes that divert the accumulated cerebrospinal fluid or the cranial bypass.
And I would like to unsubscribe folk methods of treatment. I do not advocate traditional medicine at all, and on the contrary I think it is not appropriate for this condition, but I would just like to describe them to you. Here's one way: make a compress on the neck, on the occipital area of 50 grams of camphor oil and 50 grams of alcohol. Then wrap something warm, or put on a hat and leave for the night. Next morning, wash my hair. Repeat this procedure for 5 consecutive days.
Such a condition as increased intracranial pressure is very dangerous. Self-treatment and symptomatic treatment of pressure only for a while can tire the pain or weaken the condition. It is not necessary to be treated at home. This condition can be treated only in the hospital and only according to the purpose and supervision of the doctor. Remember, do not take drugs in which you are not sure. A prolonged and severe headache may already be the first reason why you should consult a doctor.