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For past 2 days left side of nose has tear like dripping out everytime i bend over or tilt head. left side of my head hurts. cause of alarm or sinus?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Check the fluid: If you have a diabetes test strip handy test the fluid for the presence of sugar. If there is sugar in the fluid it may be due to a spinal fluid ;leak (not good). Fluid from allergy / sinuses does not contain sugar

Answered 5/27/2014

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