10 Papilledema Symptoms

By karen

Reviewed: dr. vanta

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Papilledema is a condition affecting the optic nerve behind the eye. Increased intracranial pressure makes the optic nerve swell and causes vision changes, headaches, nausea and other symptoms. Left untreated, papilledema can lead to long-term vision changes or loss.¹‘Papilledema | UK HealthCare.’ UK HealthCare Home, ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-neuroscience-institute/conditions/neuro-ophthalmology/papilledema Changes to the ability to see clearly can be scary for patients.

Physicians have a range of options for resolving this condition, from medication to surgical intervention, that may relieve symptoms and mitigate long-term damage. It is very important to identify the risk factors and the implementation of preventative measures.

Tinnitus

The human brain is surrounded by fluid that creates an ideal amount of pressure to protect the organ from damage due to blunt trauma.²Harvard Health Publishing. Optic Nerve Swelling (Papilledema).’ Harvard Health, 17 June 2020, www.health.harvard.edu/a/to/z/optic-nerve-swelling-papilledema-a-to-z When this intracranial pressure increases, it can cause a range of symptoms, including tinnitus.

The best way to describe tinnitus is a noticeable ringing in one or both ears. This sound is unrelated to external noises. While some describe it as ringing, others hear a clicking, humming or buzzing sound. Many people experience sounds in their ears as a result of hearing loss or circulatory issues.