A member asked:

Can you tell me about spinal headache or knows anything about them?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Leakage: It is caused when a spinal needle punctures the dural membrane allowing the leakage of spinal fluid, if the dura is accidently punctured during an attempted epidural the needle is larger and greater chance of a headache.

Answered 3/27/2014

4.3k views

Thank

Iatrogenic goes away: It can happen after any spinal tap, intentional or not, when needle penetrates the layers surrounding the spinal canal. Typically it is positional - worsens with sitting/ standing. Most of the headaches subside on their own, but beacuse it may take up to 10-14 days and in severe cases another injection is offered as a treatment, it is called 'blood patch'.

Answered 4/7/2014

4.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can too much or too little spinal fluid cause headaches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it normal to have a post spinal tap headache for two weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Spinal headache? What are its symptoms and when will it go away?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers