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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is brain edema?
Brain edema is a life-threatening condition that causes fluid to develop in the brain. This fluid increases the pressure inside the skull, more commonly referred to as intracranial pressure (ICP). Increased ICP can reduce brain blood flow and decrease the oxygen the brain receives.
Symptoms of brain edema
Headache
Injury to the head
Questions your doctor may ask to check for brain edema
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose brain edema
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Did you hit your head?
Treatment for brain edema
Treatment for brain edema targets the underlying cause and any life-threatening complications. Prompt treatment is required to restore blood flow and oxygen to the brain while reducing the swelling. This may require a combination of medical and surgical treatments.
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References
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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jnr.24540
Platten M, Wick W. Blood-brain barrier and brain edema. Handb Clin Neurol. 2012;104:53-62. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-52138-5.00005-0. PMID: 22230435.
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Kaal EC, Vecht CJ. The management of brain edema in brain tumors. Curr Opin Oncol. 2004 Nov;16(6):593-600. doi: 10.1097/01.cco.0000142076.52721.b3. PMID: 15627023.
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