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Why Has My Nose Been Dripping Watery Substance When I Stand Back Up ?
Hi, I m a 17 year old female and I m kind of panicking. I weigh around 126 pounds and I have a health history of POTS and Endometriosis, plus some exercise induced asthma. Recently I ve been leaning over and my nose has been dripping a water-like substance when I stand back up and it s frightening me. I haven t been showing signs of a cold, and it isn t mucus-y. My back, neck, and head have been killing me, and I know it s not my bed. Recently I wound up tripping and hitting my head so maybe it has something to do with that? My mom has Arnold Chiari Malformation, and when I told her about it, she looked scared and didn t say anything, so I wound up googling things and I read something about brain leakage? I don t know if it could be something small, something involving my head injury a while back, brain leakage, or even Chiari, but I m scared of not knowing where to begin... Do you think you could help me figure out what could be going on with me or what kind of doctor/specialist I should see soon?!
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Feeling sorry for whatever happening with you.
The fluid leak could be a cerebrospinal fluid could be secondary to head trauma.
I recommend the following.
1) A through examination by ENT doctor. He might order analysis of the fluid and CT SCAN.
2) Prophylactic antibiotics to prevent meningitis.
3) Avoid fatty and junk food.
4) Stool softeners and cough suppressant.
5) Adequate bed rest.
6) Consult an ENT doctor as early as possible. But as I have noticed most of the fluid leaks will stop by a week or 10 days.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Feeling sorry for whatever happening with you.
The fluid leak could be a cerebrospinal fluid could be secondary to head trauma.
I recommend the following.
1) A through examination by ENT doctor. He might order analysis of the fluid and CT SCAN.
2) Prophylactic antibiotics to prevent meningitis.
3) Avoid fatty and junk food.
4) Stool softeners and cough suppressant.
5) Adequate bed rest.
6) Consult an ENT doctor as early as possible. But as I have noticed most of the fluid leaks will stop by a week or 10 days.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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