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CT Computed tomography, or cat scan. It is a medical imaging procedure that produces 2D and 3D images of the inside of the human body using x-rays. It is common to get a CT scan before lumbar puncture and CT guided lumbar punctures. IIH Vocab 101 Learn the lingo with our series of common acronyms and abbreviations used when we talk about IIH. #iihvocab #iihbrainstrust #iihacronyms #iihabbreviations #spoonielanguage #intracranialhypertension #ptc #bih #spoonie #iihwarrior #pseudotumorcerebri #spoonietalk

ONSF Optic nerve sheath fenestration, a surgical option that that reduces pressure on the optic nerve. Small slits are cut in the optic nerve sheaths allowing the CSF to drain. It is considered a sight saving procedure. IIH Vocab 101 Learn the lingo with our series of common acronyms and abbreviations used when we talk about IIH. #iihvocab #iihbrainstrust #iihacronyms #iihabbreviations #spoonielanguage #intracranialhypertension #ptc #bih #spoonie #iihwarrior #pseudotumorcerebri #spoonietalk

Ophtho Ophthalmologist, a medical doctor with extra training to diagnose and manage disorders of the eyes and visual system. They are different from an optometrist who you see to check your eyes for glasses, although they can do this too. IIH Vocab 101 Learn the lingo with our series of common acronyms and abbreviations used when we talk about IIH. #iihvocab #iihbrainstrust #iihacronyms #iihabbreviations #spoonielanguage #intracranialhypertension #ptc #bih #spoonie #iihwarrior #pseudotumorcerebri #spoonietalk

Neuro Neurologist, a doctor who specialises is neurology, the study and treatment of the brain, spine and nerves. IIH Vocab 101 Learn the lingo with our series of common acronyms and abbreviations used when we talk about IIH. #iihvocab #iihbrainstrust #iihacronyms #iihabbreviations #spoonielanguage #intracranialhypertension #ptc #bih #spoonie #iihwarrior #pseudotumorcerebri #spoonietalk

IIH Vocab 101 Learn the lingo with our series of common acronyms and abbreviations used when we talk about IIH. PTC Pseudotumor cerebri, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) or benign intracranial hypertension (BIH), is a disorder characterised by raised intracranial pressure (ICP) without intracranial abnormalities. Medical speak aside, this means that there is too much pressure in the head of someone with IIH, and doctors do not know why. IIH is a rare disease affecting between 1 to 2 people out of 100 000. Medical literature lists obese women of child bearing age as those who have the greater risk of developing IIH. But anyone can develop it, including males, children or people who are within or below a healthy BMI range. Symptoms include: Persistent headache, nausea and vomiting, temporary vision loss or greying out, decrease in visual acuity or even blindness, papilloedema, tunnel vision double vision and visual field deficits, 6th nerve palsy, neck, back and radicular pain, low frequency hearing loss, vertigo, an impaired sense of smell, fatigue, mood disturbances, pulsatile tinnitus, tinnitus and cognitive dysfunction more commonly known as brain fog. Brain fog is different for everyone but can include forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, getting lost easily, being slower to think and feeling confused. Not everyone with these symptoms will have IIH, and not everyone with IIH will experience all of these symptoms. #iihvocab #iihbrainstrust #iihacronyms #iihabbreviations #spoonielanguage #intracranialhypertension #ptc #bih #spoonie #iihwarrior #pseudotumorcerebri

NS Neurosurgeon, a physician who specialises in the surgical treatment and diagnosis of brain and spinal conditions. A neurosurgeon will most likely be consulted if a shunt or stent is being considered for you. IIH Vocab 101 Learn the lingo with our series of common acronyms and abbreviations used when we talk about IIH. #iihvocab #iihbrainstrust #iihacronyms #iihabbreviations #spoonielanguage #intracranialhypertension #ptc #bih #spoonie #iihwarrior #pseudotumorcerebri #spoonietalk

IIH Vocab 101 Learn the lingo with our series of common acronyms and abbreviations used when we talk about IIH. BIH Benign intracranial hypertension, also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) or pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), is a disorder characterised by raised intracranial pressure (ICP) without intracranial abnormalities. Medical speak aside, this means that there is too much pressure in the head of someone with IIH, and doctors do not know why. IIH is a rare disease affecting between 1 to 2 people out of 100 000. Medical literature lists obese women of child bearing age as those who have the greater risk of developing IIH. But anyone can develop it, including males, children or people who are within or below a healthy BMI range. Symptoms include: Persistent headache, nausea and vomiting, temporary vision loss or greying out, decrease in visual acuity or even blindness, papilloedema, tunnel vision double vision and visual field deficits, 6th nerve palsy, neck, back and radicular pain, low frequency hearing loss, vertigo, an impaired sense of smell, fatigue, mood disturbances, pulsatile tinnitus, tinnitus and cognitive dysfunction more commonly known as brain fog. Brain fog is different for everyone but can include forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, getting lost easily, being slower to think and feeling confused. Not everyone with these symptoms will have IIH, and not everyone with IIH will experience all of these symptoms. #iihvocab #iihbrainstrust #iihacronyms #iihabbreviations #spoonielanguage #intracranialhypertension #ptc #bih #spoonie #iihwarrior #pseudotumorcerebri #spoonietalk

Red carpet, gotta do a Deadpool styled pic! 😂 It was great walking with everyone today to raise awareness about rape/abuse and how it affects everyone in the community. #walkamileinhershoes #girlpower #riseslo #pasorobles #iihwarrior #survivor #deadpool #nomeansno #consentissexy #walkamileslo #notamodel #raiseawareness #ithappenstoallofus #rapehasnogender #lbgtqpride (at Downtown City Park)