Find out how to treat and prevent this condition that can cause severe headaches, vision problems and more. A cranial csf leak occurs in the skull, and often causes symptoms such as clear fluid leaking from the nose or ear Some csf leaks may heal with bed rest and other conservative treatment. Intracranial hypertension can be primary, meaning there is no certain cause, or secondary to another problem, such as a brain bleed The most common signs for cranial csf leaks include chronic headaches and watery discharge from the nose or ear, especially on one side. When the fluid leaks out, the volume and pressure of fluid in your skull drops, leading your brain to slump.
Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of csf (cerebrospinal fluid) leaks, caused by a tear in the dura mater near the brain or spine. A csf leak is a very serious condition, and patients who have tears in their dura with persistent csf leaks need repair as soon as possible to reduce headache pain and the chance of meningitis.
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