What is Increased Intracranial Pressure?

Question

A patient suddenly collapsed at home and was later sent to the hospital, where they were diagnosed with coma due to increased intracranial pressure. What does increased intracranial pressure mean?

Answer

Increased intracranial pressure is usually caused by factors such as brain edema or space-occupying lesions (such as tumors), cerebrovascular diseases, and so on. In such cases, the patient should immediately go to a well-equipped hospital for a brain CT scan to determine the specific cause of increased intracranial pressure. After a thorough examination, doctors will formulate appropriate treatment plans based on the diagnostic results to prevent the condition from worsening or causing other complications. Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patients with increased intracranial pressure.