
How Common Is A Brain Bleed Or Fluid Leak From A Lumbar Puncture?

Bleeding and infection are very rare possible complications.
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Headaches may occur in up to 25% of patients after lumbar puncture, bleeding and infection are very rare possible complications.
Rest and common pain medication (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc.) are necessary to control headaches.
Rest is also necessary to prevent bleeding too.
Brain bleeding after lumbar puncture is suspected in cases of new onset neurological symptoms ( lethargy, paralysis, problems with speech, vision ) besides headaches, so, if you or others around you notice anything that may point towards bleeding, getting evaluated at your ER is necessary.
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Adverse effects may show in a couple of days.
Detailed Answer:
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Adverse effects of the lumbar puncture may be present in the first couple of days to one week after the procedure.
After one week or two is very unlikely to encounter lumbar puncture adverse effects.
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