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The back of my head feels bruised and tender to touch, had no injury to head. got epidural blood patch due to csf leak about 4 weeks ago. what do i do?

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Answered 11/26/2015

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A member asked:

The back of my head feels bruised and tender to touch, had no injury to head. got epidural blood patch due to csf leak about 4 weeks ago. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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