Question 1

with a cerebral spinal fluid leak, causing chronic rhinorrhea. mainly right sided. what findings *could be seen on a nasal endoscopy camera? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Best answer from physician doing the procedure but most likely to pinpoint site of leak hopefully preparatory to repair

Question 2

could i develop spinal headache 3 wks post lumbar suurgery. positional pain x3 days and a runny nose, when should i become concerned about a csf leak?

Accepted Answer

Ans: Most common to have issues right after a surgery not 3 weeks out. Sounds like you are more worried than having actual symptoms. Don't create issues for yourself. Move on

Question 3

hi, does spinal csf leak cause a heavy head feeling in the base of skull?

Accepted Answer

: CSF leak is a serious thing.. Your symptoms  do not sound to be from that. If they persist pl have your MD check you

Question 4

past head trauma. had fluid leaking from nose. appears csf leak. not draining now his whole face is swelling. was one side. is it building up in head?

Accepted Answer

Be seen!: I’m not sure that we have all of the information here but whomever it is you are talking about needs to be seen right away!  Good luck!

Question 5

could a person really leak brain and/or spinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Leaks from the nose or ear are fairly common after head trauma or surgical mishaps. They are often missed until a clever physician tests the fluid for glucose using a reagent test strip. Spinal fluid leaks after a lumbar puncture are troublesome.

Question 6

following a csf leak, does spinal fluid replenish itself after the leak had been sealed? if it replenishes itself, how long does that typically take?

Accepted Answer

Once leak is gone: It only takes a few hours.

Question 7

woke up with a headache, pain gets worse when i stand up. this type of headache happens maybe 10-15 times/year, type of migraine or spinal fluid leak?

Accepted Answer

Orthostatic headache: Orthostatic headache is a medical condition in which a patient develops a headache while vertical and the headache is relieved when horizontal. Not all orthostatic headaches are due to CSF leaks. See a headache specialist for evaluation, tests and management.

Question 8

what are the causes for leaking spinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

See below: Spinal fluid may leak following a spinal tap, surgery or trauma to the head and sometimes without known cause. See this site for more info.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001068.htm.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: spinal fluid leaking from ear?

Accepted Answer

Leaking spinal fluid: Leaking spinal fluid is always a serious matter, regardless if it is coming from the ear or elsewhere. The fluid is thin a straw-colored and usually clear (unless there is an infection). The cause of the leak needs to be addressed immediately, because it is always dangerous.

Question 10

is it true that a spinal fluid leak after surgery is the surgeons fault?

Accepted Answer

Vague ?? but no: What kind of surgery are you referring to? With many neurosurgical procedures, CSF leak is a risk, especially if the CSF space itself was entered as a part of the operation. These leaks are not uncommon, sometimes even a normal part of healing, and usually resolve with proper treatment. I encourage you to review your concerns with your surgeon. Your surgeon is in the best position to help you.

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With a cerebral spinal fluid leak, causing chronic rhinorrhea. mainly right sided. what findings *could be seen on a nasal endoscopy camera? thank you?

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Could i develop spinal headache 3 wks post lumbar suurgery. positional pain x3 days and a runny nose, when should i become concerned about a csf leak?

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Hi, does spinal csf leak cause a heavy head feeling in the base of skull?

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Past head trauma. had fluid leaking from nose. appears csf leak. not draining now his whole face is swelling. was one side. is it building up in head?

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Could a person really leak brain and/or spinal fluid?

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Following a csf leak, does spinal fluid replenish itself after the leak had been sealed? if it replenishes itself, how long does that typically take?

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Woke up with a headache, pain gets worse when i stand up. this type of headache happens maybe 10-15 times/year, type of migraine or spinal fluid leak?

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What are the causes for leaking spinal fluid?

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What is the definition or description of: spinal fluid leaking from ear?

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Is it true that a spinal fluid leak after surgery is the surgeons fault?

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