Causes Of Increased Intracranial Pressure?

[Anagray, BSN]

Ok, experts! Please, help out once again.

What could be the cause of increased intracranial pressure, besides recent severe heard trauma and tumors?

Also, can a person have low BP, but elevated intracranial ?

thanks for any info.

[Huganurse]

In children I see hydrocephalis. The IVPshunt drains the excess CSF and maintains ICP. A malfunctioning shunt will cause an increased ICP and leads to death in many cases. I have cared for adults with IVP shunts too. And yes, a person can have a low BP and an elevated ICP at the same time although the diastolic usually goes up and the s/d ratio decreases.

[bestblondRN]

Infection and inflammation are other possible causes of increased ICP as well.

[lgcv]

hypoxic encephalopathy is another.

[Jen911]

Benign Intracranial Hypertension is another, also known as Pseudotumor... Symptoms can mimic a brain tumor, can lead to blindness as there is pressure on the optic nerve if not treated properly. Can cause SEVERE headaches and a multitude of other symptoms. (Trust me, I know, I have it!). Email me if you want links, I have plenty. Oh, and my blood pressure has always been normal.