A member asked:

If damaged during spinal tap procedure will/can my body heal itself .symtoms tightness, abdomen and back. pelvic to.chest?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Symptoms not from LP: It's not likely that the symptoms you have are from a spinal tap(Lumbar Puncture).. Serious complications are rare. Patients on anticoagulants can get bleeding and a Spinal Hematoma which can cause weakness or paralysis in the lower extremities.

Answered 5/18/2016

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