Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare condition where pressure builds up inside the skull, causing headaches and vision problems. It is strongly linked to excess weight, especially in women. Losing weight is one of the most effective treatments for it.

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), formerly called pseudotumour cerebri, is a disorder of raised intracranial pressure of unknown cause, most commonly affecting women of reproductive age with obesity. It presents with headaches, transient visual obscurations, pulsatile tinnitus and papilloedema, and can lead to permanent vision loss. Weight loss of 5 to 10% is a first-line disease-modifying treatment.

IIH is a serious but treatable complication of obesity, and weight loss can protect your vision. If you carry excess weight and experience persistent headaches or vision changes, an early medical review at Accord Medical Clinic can make a real difference.