10 Papilledema Symptoms
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High Blood Pressure
Increased intracranial pressure leading to papilledema can be caused by a variety of different factors. Many people who experience this condition also have very high blood pressure. Ensuring that hypertension is identified and well managed will help patients to reduce the likelihood of ongoing issues with pressure on the optic nerve.5‘Papilledema | UK HealthCare.’ UK HealthCare Home, ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-neuroscience-institute/conditions/neuro-ophthalmology/papilledema
High blood pressure might be addressed with medications. This may be paired with a diet low in sodium and regular exercise.
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