Question 1

what causes spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: Possibly trauma, tumors or masses but it would be wise to seek out a neurologist or neurosurgeon.

Question 2

why is it bad to have blood in your cerebrospinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal CSF: Normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is clear and colorless. Bloody CSF is abnormal. Possible causes include subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage or cerebral infarct. A traumatic spinal tap may also result in bloody CSF.

Question 3

what are normal results for glycine in cerebrospinal fluid?

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Difficult question: Glycine is an Amino Acid that is the product of normal protein metabolism.  Rare cases of inborn errors of metabolism result in a defect in metabolism of certain Amino Acids including glycine.  A very rare disorder is non-ketotic hyperglycinemia where the glycine in the CSF is many times normal.  The range of normal varies with ingestion of protein and depending on the form of laboratory assay.

Question 4

need docs answers! what function does cerebrospinal fluid serve?

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Multiple: It cushions the brain, removes some of the waste products, especially fluid and may transport materials along its circulation. The CSF system probably replaces the lymphatic drainage in other organs.

Question 5

please explain why is it bad to have blood in cerebrospinal fluid?

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Not always: Blood in the spinal fluid may have been introduced during the procedure ("bloody tap"); in this case, the rest of the fluid not not be xanthochromic. Blood in the CSF otherwise strongly suggests there has been a hemorrhage into the brain and/or cord and/or their surroundings.

Question 6

what exactly is cerebrospinal fluid?

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CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid is the clear colorless fluid produced in the choroid plexus in the brain, and acts as a cushion or a buffer for the brain &amp; spinal cord.

Question 7

why is cerebrospinal fluid circulated throughout the body?

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CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid is the clear colorless fluid produced in the choroid plexus in the brain, and acts as a cushion or a buffer for the brain &amp; spinal cord.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: cerebrospinal fluid?

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Watery substance: The fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord provides an exchange pathway and balancing system for brain and spinal cord metabolism, besides a cushioning system for routine impacts of our day to day activities..

Question 9

who would   need a cerebrospinal fluid fungal culture?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis: It's usually someone who might have cryptococcal meningitis.  However, there are other forms of fungal meningitis, such as histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis, that can also be detected with a fungal culture.  Fungal cultures are often sent routinely after a spinal tap, because it's easier to send the culture than to go back and repeat the procedure if you decide you need it later.

Question 10

how can cerebrospinal fluid leaks affect the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

May cause headaches: Most spinal fluid issues of this sort follow lumbar punctures and can be fixed via a blood patch.  Far less commonly, postural orthostatic headaches can be due to spontaneous damage within the neuraxis which can cause headaches and/or dizziness.

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