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I have a yellow-ish watery substance dripping from my nose a few hours after a rather hard blow to the back of my head, should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Yes: It's possible you sustained a skull fracture. Please go to the emergency department of the hospital.

Answered 4/29/2014

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Drippy: A skull fracture can cause spinal fluid to drip if this is true get to an er they can test it and do further work up don't hesitate.

Answered 4/29/2014

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A member asked:

I have a yellow-ish watery substance dripping from my nose a few hours after a rather hard blow to the back of my head, should i see a doctor?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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