Patient's question:
Sudden right temporal pain for 1 day, severe headache, lasting over 20 minutes at a time. Two years ago, glaucoma, now deaf. Lumbar puncture shows normal intracranial pressure, cerebrospinal fluid is translucent. Detailed test results: normal head CT from a small hospital. Past treatment and effectiveness: ibuprofen does not relieve the pain. What kind of assistance is needed: What is the cause?Doctor's answer:
This situation is mainly due to glaucoma-induced headaches, as a decrease in intraocular pressure can transmit to the intracranial cavity, causing headaches, but it does not lead to a recurrence of intracranial pressure decline.Advice: Currently, it is believed that the headaches are caused by glaucoma. Although deafness has occurred, there is still a possibility that glaucoma may cause some symptoms. It is necessary to focus on implementing treatment to reduce intraocular pressure. For the treatment of the disease, it is essential to follow the doctor's advice. Whether choosing a treatment method or medication, do not act blindly to avoid potential risks that could endanger your life safety.