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I recently had a bad fall, damaging my spine and now have a clear yellow liquid dripping out of my nose. any idea what this could be?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Nose: You need to check this out with an ENT and your neurologist to make sure its not cerebrospinal fluid, especially if you dont have a cold or allergies

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

I recently had a bad fall, damaging my spine and now have a clear yellow liquid dripping out of my nose. any idea what this could be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

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