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Hit in nose w door 3d ago. heard crack, no bleeding. dr said everything looked normal. had a runny/bloody nose this am- is csf leak still a concern?

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Dr. Ben Pradhan answered

CSF would be clear: If a CSF leak, liquid would be clear, and you may have positional headaches.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Hit in nose w door 3d ago. heard crack, no bleeding. dr said everything looked normal. had a runny/bloody nose this am- is csf leak still a concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ben Pradhan answered

Dr Lewis agreed

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