Spinal Fluid Leaking From Nose

Cerebrospinal fluid bathes the brain and spinal cord and acts as a cushion to protect these areas. Csf leaks occur through a communication between the lining of the brain and the nose. The symptoms you may feel from a cerebrospinal fluid leak often depend on whether the leak is happening near your spine or brain.

Csf leaks can cause fluid to leak through the ears, through the nose or into the spinal canal. Csf leakage through the ears or nose should be diagnosed and treated quickly and effectively to prevent â€¦ Any tear or hole in the membrane that allows the cerebrospinal fluid to leak can cause a drop in pressure around the brain and spinal cord. When the fluid leaks from the nose, this condition is called â€¦