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What Causes A Clear Fluid Leak From The Ears?

I have a clear fluid that seems to leak out of my ear some nights when I am sleeping. It turns into a clear crystalized substance by morning lodged in the crevice of my upper ear. I do not have any ear pain or itching. I have not had any head injuries. Sometimes I do feel like there is a little fluid dripping in my ear during the day as well, but I wipe my ear with a tissue. This has happened off and on for quite some time. Someone mentioned a possibility of CSF.
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
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hello, thanks for your query, painless watery fluid with out any infection suggests csf fluid. it could be due to spontaneous or pathological( tumors, diseases). csf leak can cause meningitis( brain coverings inflammation). u may require detailed ent examination and if necessery ct/ MRI may require to locate the leak. all the best. take care.
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What Causes A Clear Fluid Leak From The Ears?

hello, thanks for your query, painless watery fluid with out any infection suggests csf fluid. it could be due to spontaneous or pathological( tumors, diseases). csf leak can cause meningitis( brain coverings inflammation). u may require detailed ent examination and if necessery ct/ MRI may require to locate the leak. all the best. take care.