{"id":7031,"date":"2019-05-30T20:54:47","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T20:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7031"},"modified":"2021-04-08T19:58:55","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T19:58:55","slug":"14-home-remedies-to-ease-the-symptoms-of-papilledema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-home-remedies-to-ease-the-symptoms-of-papilledema\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Home Remedies to Ease the Symptoms of Papilledema"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Papilledema is a common eye condition that causes inflammation and swelling of the disc surrounding the optic nerve, and there are thousands of people who struggle with the condition and might not even know about it. There are several different conditions that can cause optic nerve swelling, and the range of medical conditions includes other ones such as high blood pressure as well as potentially deadly conditions such as an underlying brain tumor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the fact that the potential causes of papilledema can be so extremely varied, it\u2019s vital to make an appointment with your doctor to establish the cause before any kind of treatment can be started. Remember to report a thorough list of symptoms and when they were experienced to your doctor in order to make diagnosis both easier and faster for your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 home remedies for papilledema that can help to complement traditional treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. A Low-Sodium Diet<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A great deal of the things that can go wrong with your health can be traced directly down to your diet<\/a>. For example, a diet that\u2019s too high in saturated fats and sodium can put you at a much higher risk of developing a range of health conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, heart conditions and kidney problems \u2013 and the risk can increase depending on other risk factors such as a family history of any similar conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cutting down sodium in your diet is one of the first things that your doctor will recommend if you are diagnosed with a condition such as <\/span>papilledema, and it\u2019s even useful for a range of other health conditions at the same time that you might have been at risk of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to monitor meals you prepare yourself and read the labels for any snacks that you buy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Reducing Fat Consumption<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reducing salt in your diet isn\u2019t the only way to aid the symptoms of conditions such as optic nerve swelling<\/a>, and there are many conditions associated with papilledema that might be helped by also reducing the overall fat consumption in your diet. Obesity is one of the foremost causes associated with optic nerve swelling that\u2019s not caused by any kind of other infection or injury, and the only way to help your body start to recover is to make lifestyle changes and drop the added weight.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It starts by taking a look at your larger diet and removing any unhealthy fats and excess salt. Replace the usual fat content in your diet with things like real butter, avocado, and olive oil \u2013 these fats are considered a much healthier alternative. Also, change the way you prepare your food to boil and steaming rather than frying.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If no changes to the condition occur, consult with your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Including Bananas<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High blood pressure<\/a> and high cholesterol are two conditions that are commonly associated with optic nerve swelling, and you might likely experience a flare-up of this health condition along with a flare-up of the other. If you experience a bout of high blood pressure together with papilledema or suspect that you might have either of the two, make an appointment with your doctor or go straight to the emergency room.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High blood pressure is a very serious condition that can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke, and there are other risk factors like family history and obesity which can increase your risk even further. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have high blood pressure, there are many ways to manage the condition \u2013 and one of the best natural ways to compliment your medical treatment is to include bananas in your diet. They\u2019re great for naturally reducing blood pressure with treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Boosting the Immune System<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lot of the health conditions that are known to cause or be associated with optic nerve swelling <\/a>will be made considerably worse if you have a currently compromised immune system, and this can happen due to a variety of different reasons. Because your immune system is what guards your body against any signs of infection or illness, you are more likely to get sick if you have a lowered immune system \u2013 and it can make you much more likely to contract some of the conditions that are often associated with papilledema. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to stay in good health for as long as possible and ward off most of the infections and illnesses that you get exposed to every day, you should boost the immune system as much as possible with a healthy diet, the right supplements for your health and plenty of exercises. Consult with an expert if you aren\u2019t sure what to do to better your health from there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Moderately Consuming Caffeine<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are some cases of optic nerve swelling which can be caused by excess pressure in the cranial cavity happening due to either a CSF-leak or a build-up of CSF. This can happen due to a variety of different medical conditions and often happens because of a neck injury that causes the leak. If you have a current CSF leak, the symptoms can include headaches, tiredness and the presence of CSF coming through the ears, nose or eyes \u2013 and though it might resemble symptoms of irritated sinuses<\/a>, it isn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that you might have developed a CSF leak, make an appointment with your doctor and have the proper tests scheduled as soon as possible: It generally starts with an MRI to establish the location and severity of the injury.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is research out there that shows moderate consumption of caffeine could help a CSF leak and might help associated symptoms of papilledema if this happens to be the cause. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Weight Loss<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Obesity <\/a>is one of the most common causes of optic nerve swelling, and this is largely due to the pressure that an unhealthy diet and lifestyle places on the body \u2013 and you shouldn\u2019t think that it\u2019s any less of a serious symptom or cause than any of the other ones you\u2019ve read about in the article so far. If you aren\u2019t the right weight for your body type and height, you\u2019re automatically at an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, and other conditions such as fatty liver, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience optic nerve swelling due to being overweight, changing your diet and lifestyle are the first ways in which you can make a natural difference to your current health. Should changing your diet makes no difference, the weight gain could instead be caused by something like a glandular issue which should be diagnosed and treated separately.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Hogweed<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Including the right herbs to your daily health routine can be useful with a wide variety of conditions, and taking the right herbs for the conditions you have to live with can make living with them a whole lot easier. More research is being done into natural cures for common health conditions every day, and in many cases, it\u2019s this research into natural methods that lead to the refining process that gives us many health supplements<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to supplement your health with natural means, go straight to the source. Research has shown considerable promise for herbs like hogweed (also known as Boerhaavia diffusa and found in many herb gardens all over the world) when it comes to bringing relief to the symptoms associated with optic nerve swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While more research is still being done into the potential benefits of the plant, add it to your health routine in order to compliment your current treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Cinnamon<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cinnamon <\/a>is a great additive to food, but a lot of people don\u2019t realize that the potential uses of cinnamon go far beyond just something that you can sprinkle over desserts or add to stews: You can add cinnamon to your diet to give your immune system a much-needed boost \u2013 and it can help to fight off a lot of the conditions and potential viral infections that are associated with or can cause optic nerve swelling. It can even help to reduce your blood pressure and cholesterol in a natural way as a great complementary treatment to your medication.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t know what to do with it, cinnamon, turmeric, and milk can be combined to make an excellent immune-boosting drink \u2013 and it can even help to alleviate many of the symptoms that come with papilledema. Should this make little to no change to your symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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