Increased intracranial pressure can be brought down by medications for dehydration and diuresis, surgery, and removal of the primary cause.
The cause of increased intracranial pressure may be increased fluid in the brain, such as the presence of hydrocephalus. When hydrocephalus occurs, diuretic and dehydrating drugs such as mannitol and furosemide can be used to promote the drainage of intracranial fluid in order to reduce hydrocephalus and intracranial pressure as prescribed by the doctor. If the degree of hydrocephalus is severe enough to warrant surgery, ventricular drainage surgery is also needed to reduce intracranial pressure.
Occupying lesions in the brain, such as intracranial tumors or intracranial hematomas, can also cause increased intracranial pressure. Surgical removal of the tumor or removal of the blood clot is required to reduce intracranial pressure, and medications such as mannitol can also be used to assist in the treatment.
It is recommended that patients with symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, such as severe headache and projectile vomiting, go to the hospital immediately and receive timely treatment to avoid delaying the condition and causing serious consequences.