What are the signs and symptoms of idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
You may have any of the following signs and symptoms: • Eyesight problems: Blurring, loss of vision, or a blind spot in the field of vision. This may occur for a short period of time and may affect one or both eyes. You may also see double. • Headache: A throbbing headache which may be more severe upon waking up or when lying down. The pain may be felt at the back of the eyes. Eye movements, changes in position from lying to standing, straining, and exertion may make the headache worse. Nausea (upset stomach), vomiting (throwing up), and eye pain when looking into bright lights may occur with headache. You may also have neck and back pain. • Hearing problems: Pulsating (heartbeat-like), whooshing, or roaring in the ears. There may also be hearing loss. • Psychosocial problems: You may feel nervous, frustrated, or depressed. You may have trouble focusing on a task or feel confused. The anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms cause problems in your daily activities, such as with famil
