A member asked:
why after lambar puncture procedur the csf rhinorrhea was stopped ?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Larry Lutwickanswered
Infectious Disease 49 years experience
May be temporary: By removing fluid, the pressure in the CSF compartment decreases, so the leak may stop for a bit.
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
Decreasing ICP: By lowering intracranial pressure (icp) when performing the lp, you may be lowering the tendency for the CSF to leak from a crib inform plate fracture that is responsible for the rhinorrhea.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
What is the difference between sinusitis and rhinitis?
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Dr. Patrick Melderanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 27 years experience
Infection: Sinusitis is a bacterial infection of the sinuses. Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal passages. The two usually but not always coexist.
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CA
A 25-year-old member asked:
What is a simple, ayurvedic, or homeopathic medicine for problems related to chronic rhinitis which may be related to menopause?
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Dr. Barbara A Majeronianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Salt water: You might find some relief from using a salt water (saline) nasal spray twice a day.
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Dr. Albert Pizzo commented
Family Medicine 60 years experience
Agree with Dr. Majeroni. Also you can learn to use a Neti pot for a deeper rinse. It may help to rule out allergies and sinus infections as a cause of the rhinitis
Dec 6, 2011
CA
A 44-year-old member asked:
What kind treatment can somebody get for cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Colin Kerranswered
Family Medicine 44 years experience
CSF otorrhea: The treatment is primarily surgical. In some cases of trauma, however, where the leakage is very light, they might wait to see if spontaneous healing occurs.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Is cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea curable?
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Dr. Mark Eisenberganswered
Neurosurgery 33 years experience
Yes: CSF otorrhea is caused by a defect in the bone surrounding the ear and the temporal bone. It can be cured but will require surgery to seal the leak. It is very important to have this taken care of. The risk of a untreated CSF leak is meningitis.
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A member asked:
Should I still go to work if I have cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea?
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Dr. Nalinaksha Joshianswered
Neurology 23 years experience
What kind work: Work involving heavy lifting, holding breathe, working in area which takes care of infection should be avoided. Discuss with your doctor.
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