Cranial leaks can cause headaches and nasal drainage A csf leak occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (csf) escapes from the protective layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord Spinal leaks may lead to headaches, neck stiffness or back pain
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A healthcare provider can diagnose and treat it.
A csf leak can occur after a medical procedure, such as spinal surgery or an epidural, or as the result of a traumatic head or neck injury
In some cases, the cause of the leak remains a mystery. Complications of a cerebrospinal fluid leak an opening in the membranes makes the nervous system more prone to infection When not treated, 25% to 50% of csf leaks can lead to meningitis Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (sih) caused by a spinal csf leak is a multisymptom syndrome, which can dramatically affect physical and mental health
We hypothesized that surgical treatment leads to significant and sustained improvements in hrqol and mental health in patients with sih.
