How dangerous is intracranial hypertension?

The human skull is a rigid structure, with a finite and constant volume, consisting of components containing: brain tissue, blood and cerebrospinal fluid. Each of these components will play a certain role in the creation of intracranial pressure. Pathological processes that cause an increase in the volume of one or more of the above components can all lead to the syndrome of increased intracranial pressure.

Signs of increased intracranial pressure may be indicative of a serious medical condition such as a stroke or brain tumor or brain injury. Signs of raised intracranial pressure in children are similar to those in adults.
Headache is the most important symptom of this disease. The headache caused by the syndrome of increased intracranial pressure has a painful nature such as headache, pain that increases in the middle of the night and early in the morning. The pain is usually localized to the forehead and eyes. Headaches often appear when changing positions. The appearance of papilledema: However, papilledema is not an early symptom of the disease and may be a later symptom. If increased intracranial pressure is severe and persists for a long time, it can lead to a decrease or loss of vision, secondary papilledema. Nausea, vomiting often in the morning, very easy to vomit, vomiting and vomiting when hungry.

Children under 12 years old will have signs of cranial dilatation because the child's skull plate is still soft.

A common cause of increased intracranial pressure is head trauma. Increased intracranial pressure in children is often caused by abuse. Some other causes:
Too much fluid around the brain and spinal cord ( cerebrospinal fluid ) Bleeding in the brain, bleeding in the brain Swelling of the brain Brain edema bulging blood vessels in certain areas of the brain Brain tumor Infection infection: encephalitis or meningitis High blood pressure Stroke Decreased blood oxygen level Hydrocephalus Seizures, convulsions Small skull, early fontanel healing

Increased intracranial pressure causes brain displacement complications, manifested as brain herniation: lingual hernia into the inter-hemispheric cistern, amygdala cerebellum into the occipital foramen, transtentorial hernia, central hernia. .. Patients with increased intracranial pressure, if not handled in time, will cause a pathological spiral, causing increased intracranial pressure, increasing the risk of stroke, convulsion...

Delaying treatment or failing to reduce ICP can cause temporary or permanent brain damage, prolonged coma and even death. The earlier a patient has access to treatment to reduce ICP, the better the prognosis.

The aim of emergency treatment is to relieve cranial pressure, followed by treatment of the underlying cause. Effective pressure reduction measures include: drainage of cerebrospinal fluid through anastomosis; drill a small hole in the skull or through the spinal canal. Medicines that contain mannitol and hypertonic saline can lower intracranial pressure because they help remove fluid from the body.

Raised intracranial pressure cannot be prevented, but it can be prevented through limiting head injuries. Always wear a helmet when in traffic or playing interactive sports. Fasten seat belts in cars for both adults and children.
Falling is also an easy cause of head injury, especially in the elderly. Avoid falls at home by keeping the floor dry and clean, if necessary, add handrails.
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