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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Hypotension Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Csf Leak

Alternative Names

Intracranial hypotension


Symptoms

Symptoms usually include a headache that is worse with sitting up and improves when you lay down. Leakage of CSF from a tear of the dura in the head can also cause a runny nose.


Signs and tests

Diagnosis is usually based on the person's history of injury, surgery, or lumbar puncture. An MRI may be done to try to confirm the diagnosis.


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