Intracranial Hypertension
A Chiari Malformation has been recognized as one of the causes of Intracranial Hypertension (IH/IIH), but research has now shown that it can also cause the cerebellar tonsils to fall, creating an "Acquired" Chiari Malformation scenario. Despite recent research, many doctors continue to decompress as a means of relieving the increased pressure, and the decompression fail because the underlying cause failed to be addressed.
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