In raised intracranial pressure vomiting is more common in the morning. Other signs and symptoms are seen with the raised intracranial pressure. The patient can present with signs related to the lesion causing the raised intracranial pressure i.e. tumours or haematoma. Other signs seen are changes in the level of consciousness ,pulse and blood pressure. There is usually bradycardia and rise in blood pressure.
Respiratory changes can occur in the form of periodic breathing or apnea.
Non- localizing signs can occur. These are indirect involvement of cranial nerves or long tracts as a result of brain shift. Stretching of the sixth cranial nerve can result in diplopia. This nerve is particularly vulnerable because of its long course within the cranial cavity and its small caliper. Compression of the third cranial nerve can result in papillary dilatation and loss of ocular movements.