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If a little clear fluid drips out nose when you lean over, does that for sure mean csf leak? can't that happen from just irritated nasal tissues?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Likely nasal fluid: It is far more likely to be nasal fluid than CSF. Your doctor can get the fluid tested for beta transferrin to rule out CSF if that is your concern.

Answered 4/16/2017

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A member asked:

If a little clear fluid drips out nose when you lean over, does that for sure mean csf leak? can't that happen from just irritated nasal tissues?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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