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pseudo papilledema is apparent pressure on the optic nerve.
meaning when you hit your head for example, it will look like you have papilledema, which is when your optic nerve swells.
this is a condition which you have for life, although the actual swelling may not happen because none of the causes happen.
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Could papilledema be caused by stenosis of the cervical spine?
No
Condition is swelling of the optic nerve at the point of entrance through the optic disk?
papilledema
What is a pseudo pod?
What is a pseudo pod, well its a false foot.
What of the tissue types can expect to find goblet cells?
Pseudo-stratified columnar Epithelial
What are the thin structure essentials for cytokinesis amoeboid movement and changes in cell shape?
Pseudo filaments
What is the best way to prevent getting papilledema?
Preventing papilledema is only possible if the underlying condition causing the papilledema can be found. Treatment of this underlying condition may prevent recurrences of papilledema.
Can papilledema occur in both eyes at once?
Almost all cases of papilledema are bilateral (affect both eyes).
What is the fate of papilledema?
Papilledema is treatable. The most common treatment is to prescribe diuretics, to reduce the amount of fluid in the body.
What happens is papilledema is left untreated?
prolonged papilledema can result in permanent damage to the optic nerve which could lead to blindness.
Would be aorta narrowing give papilledema?
no
What are some holistic treatments for papilledema?
Alternative treatments for conditions that cause the occurrence of papilledema include acupuncture, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, massage, and herbal remedies.
Why is papilledema not common in babies?
Papilledema can be observed in people of any age, but is relatively uncommon in infants because the bones of the skull are not fully fused together at this age.
Could papilledema be caused by stenosis of the cervical spine?
No
Is there any connection between papilledema and chiari malformation?
yes
Also known as choked disk?
palpilledema - misspelled papilledema
How is papilledema diagnosed?
A diagnosis of papilledema is achieved by visual examination of the eye with an ophthalmoscope. This instrument shines light through the pupil of the eye and illuminates the retina while the clinician looks through it.
What are the most frequent causes of papilledema?
The most common causes of papilledema are: tumor of the brain, spinal cord, skull, spinal column, or optic nerve, abscess, craniosynostosis, hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, intracranial infection, head injury
