A spinal headache is a headache which occurs after the membrane which surrounds the spinal cord has been punctured, as occurs in spinal anesthesia and lumbar punctures. The headache is caused by the leaking of spinal fluid through the puncture site, and usually onsets between 12 hours and a ...
If one’s headache does not subside on its own within a couple days, treatment may be necessary. A physician may conduct imaging tests to verify one’s headache is caused by leaking spinal fluid and not something else. Once it is confirmed the headache is related to the CSF test, treatmen...
I once tripped over a stick on the cement while running and wearing shorts. The blood flow stopped soon, but this yellow fluid kept on leaking out. I put a bandage on it, but after a shower, that night, I tore of the bandage again. It was filled with this yellow-white goo. My mo...
Spinal fluid may leak from the LP site. Your nerves or spinal cord may be damaged during an LP. If you have an Ommaya reservoir, it may become twisted or blocked. You may have an allergic reaction to the chemo or get an infection in your spine or brain. IT chemo may cause seizures....
Epidural steroid injections are generally very safe, but there are some rare potential complications. One of the most common risks is for the needle to go too deep and cause a hole in the dura, the tissue that surrounds the spinal cord and nerve roots. When this occurs spinal fluid can l...
In some instances, this bulge may turn into a leak, with the fluid leaking from within the disc. In both these conditions you will often experience referred symptoms into your legs, this is the disc pressing on, and irritating, the sciatic nerve of the lower back. If you are ...
The blood flow stopped soon, but this yellow fluid kept on leaking out. I put a bandage on it, but after a shower, that night, I tore of the bandage again. It was filled with this yellow-white goo. My mother washed it with salt water. She put another bandage on it. It was ...
The blood flow stopped soon, but this yellow fluid kept on leaking out. I put a bandage on it, but after a shower, that night, I tore of the bandage again. It was filled with this yellow-white goo. My mother washed it with salt water. She put another bandage on it. It was ...
fluid-filled discs that rest between each vertebra, providing a cushion between the bones. When one of these discs becomes damaged it can affect the surrounding nerves, causing pain and making movement difficult. A herniated disc is one of the most common spinal disc issues, and what kind of...
Have you heard that vaginal birth causes urinary incontinence? While it's true that a vaginal birth can increase the risk of leaking, regular pelvic floor exercises (yup — it's those Kegels again) significantly reduce that risk. Is there another baby in your future? Remember that opting fo...