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What Causes Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?

I had CSF Leak in December after having an acoustic neuroma removed 8 days earlier. I had surgery to repair it, but I still have a slight drip from my nose. I do suffer from seasonal allergies, but prior to surgery, I never had anything drip from my nose. It feels like my nose bleeds all the time. It mostly happens when I move around, usually bending over to tend to my dogs, but occasionally notice just when I walk. CT of the sinus cavity showed no leakage so I guess my question is could just be another symptom of seasonal allergy? I have no sinus pressure. I do have headaches 24/7, sometimes spiking so high it make me want to cry. The headaches are on the surgery side so I have been attributing that to the healing process
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : What causes cerebrospinal fluid leak? prior to surgery, I never had anything drip from my nose
Answer : It means that the pressure inside your skull (called Intracranial Tension) has increased now.

Suggestion : Please consult your Neurosurgeon. He may do some tests. A Procedure called VP Shunt may be needed for you to reduce the pressure

Please note that about one-third of patients who have been operated for Acoustic Neuroma may have increased pressure inside the skull and need the procedure called VP Shunt

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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What Causes Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What causes cerebrospinal fluid leak? prior to surgery, I never had anything drip from my nose Answer : It means that the pressure inside your skull (called Intracranial Tension) has increased now. Suggestion : Please consult your Neurosurgeon. He may do some tests. A Procedure called VP Shunt may be needed for you to reduce the pressure Please note that about one-third of patients who have been operated for Acoustic Neuroma may have increased pressure inside the skull and need the procedure called VP Shunt Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.