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What Causes Intermittent Headaches Along With Blurred Vision?
daughter complaining of headaches off and on for several weeks, and partiularly, for the past several days (non allergy) and blurred vision at times. Went to family phys. who recommenhded eye exam. Eye exam unremarkable except for bulging/enlargement of optic nerve in right eye with increased pressure in nerve. no pain medications or pressure med s precribed at this time. MRI recommended. If no results, spinal tap indicated. no discharge noted. daughter works outside all day in equine industry, no injury but lots of blowing dust and hay. Any thoughts?
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your query.
There could be many causes for the same like high blood pressure, high cerebrospinal fluid pressure which can cause bulging of optic disc.
Kindly follow and do aa advised be her Doctor. Avoid trauma, exposure to sunlight or bright lights as she may be sensitive to them. Head up position may help.
I hope I have answered your query.
Thanking you.
Regards
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your query.
There could be many causes for the same like high blood pressure, high cerebrospinal fluid pressure which can cause bulging of optic disc.
Kindly follow and do aa advised be her Doctor. Avoid trauma, exposure to sunlight or bright lights as she may be sensitive to them. Head up position may help.
I hope I have answered your query.
Thanking you.
Regards
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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