What is cerebral edema? Cerebral edema is also known as brain swelling. It’s a life-threatening condition that causes fluid to develop in the brain. Such fluid raises the pressure inside the skull — more commonly called intracranial pressure (ICP). Increased ICP will reduce the flow of brain blood and reduce the oxygen your brain gets. The brain needs an uninterrupted flow of oxygen to function properly. Swelling is the body’s response to injury. It can sometimes be treated with medication and rest. Brain swelling can be very difficult to treat.…
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