Foods to Avoid
Individuals suffering from intracranial hypertension are generally advised to limit their intake of salt and fats. This is because intracranial hypertension is often linked to being overweight. Excess salt increases water retention, while too much fat will pack on extra calories, making it harder to lose weight. Weight loss is key to mitigating this condition.
Patients should also generally avoid foods that are high in vitamin A or tyramine. You may need to limit the consumption of certain vegetables like leafy greens, carrots, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. Preserved and smoked foods like pepperoni, pickles, aged cheese, salami, beer, and wine should be avoided. Nuts and olives may also need to be limited.
Caution With Activities
Intracranial hypertension can make it harder for your body to control its internal temperature when exposed to excess heat and sunlight. As such, patients should stay in the shade or indoors on hot days.
Some individuals with intracranial hypertension receive a surgically inserted lumbar peritoneal shunt to divert excess fluid. For patients with a shunt, twisting and stretching exercises, somersaults, and sports like rugby and judo should be avoided to prevent interfering with the shunt. Patients should also avoid extreme activities like bungee jumping or riding amusement park rides with negative G-force.
If you are dealing with intracranial hypertension, book an appointment with Pax Medical Associates today. Dr. Chimezie Amanambu and his staff will help you develop a personalized care plan so you can safely manage your condition and improve your overall well-being.
Dr. Amanambu graduated from medical school in 1989 from the University of Nigeria. He did his postgraduate medical training in internal medicine at The Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Amanambu also received a Master of Public Health (MPH) in preventive medicine and public health from the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in 2008. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), and his special interests include preventive medicine, care of elderly persons, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic illnesses.
Dr. Amanambu and the team at Pax Internal Medicine Associates believe in strong physician-patient partnerships in order to achieve better health outcomes. At the warm and inviting office, patients have access to internal medicine and preventive care appointments, including diagnostic and therapeutic services for allergies, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, and joint pain. The practice also recognizes the importance of food, exercise, environment, and mental well-being to the overall individual, which is why they offer supervised medical weight loss to their patients.
To learn how Pax Internal Medicine Associates can help you take control of your health, call the office or make an appointment online.
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