What is cerebrospinal fluid leak?
A cerebrospinal fluid leak is a condition when the fluid contained in the spinal column and brain leaks out of its confined space. This can be caused by several reasons, including spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak, following a procedure such as a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or trauma.
How do members experience cerebrospinal fluid leak?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cerebrospinal fluid leak*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for cerebrospinal fluid leak*
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Who has cerebrospinal fluid leak on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 11 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 39 | |
| 60s | 34 | |
| 70+ | 17 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 31 | |
| Female | 103 |
Talk to people with cerebrospinal fluid leak
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members say they have this condition