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Is A Yellow Fluid From The Tailbone In A Spinal Bafida Patient Normal?
my granddaughter had a bloody ,yellow fluid came out the hole at the top of her tailbone. She has spina bifida. She said her back popped and this fluid came out and it stunk very bad. her head is hurting very bad in the back of her head and in temple left side, also tingling in feet and legs, hands too. should I take her to hospital
Tue, 10 May 2016
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Yes, she needs immediate evaluation since this may be a spinal fluid leak and she may be developing meningitis
Yes, she needs immediate evaluation since this may be a spinal fluid leak and she may be developing meningitis
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