Question
Lately, my headaches have been really severe, and so has my back pain. I’ve been using plasters, but they don’t seem to work. So I had a brain CT and MRI done, and the doctor said it might be causing hydrocephalus. Then I had a lumbar puncture to measure the brain pressure, and it was 150mm.
Answer
Hello, the normal cerebrospinal fluid pressure is between 70-180mmHg. The above result is considered normal pressure; treatment for hydrocephalus depends on the severity, usually involving surgery or conservative treatment. A pressure of 180mmHg indicates intracranial hypertension, which typically causes symptoms like headaches, vomiting, and papilledema. I suggest you pay more attention to rest and avoid overexertion.