Mental Matters

Causes of Intracranial Hypertension in the Brain

Medical illustration of a brain with blocked blood flow causing increased pressure

This medical diagram illustrates how a blockage or clot in the brain’s blood vessels can lead to intracranial hypertension. Such conditions may result from brain injury, infections, tumours, or venous sinus thrombosis, all of which can increase pressure inside the skull.

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