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What causes spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks?

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See a neurologist: Possibly trauma, tumors or masses but it would be wise to seek out a neurologist or neurosurgeon.

Answered 2/1/2019

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Might it be possible to have cerebrospinal fluid leak through your nose just once, and then it never happens again?

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If a covid test was done incorrectly towards the brain instead of the nasopharynx could it cause cerebrospinal leak?

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How can you tell the difference between a runny nose and cerebrospinal fluid leak? Can you just develop a leak with no injury?

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