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Would a regular doctor be able to determine if i had an csf leak?
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Indirectly: A competent primary care or "regular" doctor can certainly recognize the risk factors and associated symptoms of a CSF leak. The most common symptom is headache that is worse when standing. Most of the time this leak is from trauma to the meninges (the outer lining of the brain and spinal cord). When you see your doctor, let them know of your concerns.
Answered 8/17/2014
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Had bad sinuses, went into bloodstream. Doc thinks might've had csf leak. Infection clear and no more drainage from nose. Can leaks heal on their own?
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Tinnitus and mucus at back of throat of my throat. Went to an ENT and he prescribed hidrist 24mg twice a day. Can this be a cause a csf leak or it will clear. Doc said I must see him after two week. I keep having to clear my throat and spitting out?
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