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My epidural analgesia leaking, my cousin is in the hospital for a leg operation and he was given epidural, what to do?

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Confusing: A very confusing statement. Your epidural is leaking and your cousin is in the hospital? Please post clear statements.

Answered 5/29/2014

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A member asked:

My epidural analgesia leaking, my cousin is in the hospital for a leg operation and he was given epidural, what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vikram Patel answered

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