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What are the symptoms of viral meningitis and how can they be identified?
Symptoms of viral meningitis include headache, fever, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, and nausea. These symptoms can be identified through a physical exam, blood tests, and a spinal tap to analyze cerebrospinal fluid.
What is the function of the spinal fluid sac in the human body?
The spinal fluid sac, also known as the meninges, serves to protect and cushion the brain and spinal cord from injury. It also helps to regulate the pressure and chemical environment around the brain and spinal cord.
Can you get fluid in your spine?
No. Well, yes, but they would be long dead.
Where is cerebrospinal fluid?
Cerebrospinal fluid is found in the ventricles of the brain (which are inside the cerebral cortexes and the cerebellum) as well as flowing around the meninges of the brain and spinal cord (on the outside of both structures).
What is the name of the fluid that lets the brain take in nutrients and remove wastes with blood?
The fluid that allows the brain to take in nutrients and remove wastes with blood is called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This clear, colorless fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and support to these vital organs.
What causes leakage of spinal fluid after back surgery?
The outer layers of protective tissue that holds the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) in place are the meninges. If they are damaged, CFS can leak out.
What are symptoms of leaking spinal fluid?
This is assuming post-op spinal surgery, following a lumbar puncture, or severe back,head trauma... Headache when sitting up that goes away when lying down, obvious leakage of spinal fluid at the surgical/trauma site... In facial/head trauma a runny nose of clear fluid. Usually goes away after several days of bed rest.
What does hemoglobin mean in spinal fluid?
junk99 Hemoglobin is in blood...not spinal fluid. It's the stuff red blood cells use to carry iron.
How is spinal fluid in spinal stenosis?
Cerebrospinal fluid is a fluid that circulates throughout the central nervous system. The fluid is located between the brain and skull.What are the symptoms of spinal stenosis?There are a variety of symptoms that are associated with this condition, with different degrees of severity. The sufferer can experience a tingling sensation with intermittent back pain.You can also experience a weakness in the extremities as well as total severe weakness and eventual paralysis. These symptoms range in severity, and so do the treatments.
Can you lose spinal fluid from rectum?
No, spinal fluid cannot be lost from the rectum. Spinal fluid, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), is contained within the spinal canal and surrounding the brain and spinal cord. If there is a leak of spinal fluid, it typically occurs through the dura mater, the protective covering of the spinal cord, often due to injury or medical conditions, but this would not manifest through the rectum. If someone experiences unusual symptoms, they should consult a healthcare professional.
How does the body lose spinal fluid?
Spinal fluid leaks can be caused by punctures or disease in the spinal cord.
Would if you spinal fluid impinged?
What would happen if your spinal fluid was impinged
What is a high spinal fluid pressure?
Normal spinal fluid pressure is 12
What is liquid around the brain and spinal cord?
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
What are the risks of surgery to removie an acoustic neuroma?
stroke, damage to the brain stem, infection, leakage of spinal fluid and damage to the cranial nerves. Hearing loss and/or tinnitis often result from the surgery
What are some symptoms of hearing problems?
The most obvious symptom of hearing problems is hearing loss; other symptoms that may accompany it include tinnitus, vertigo, and leakage of fluid from the ear. Leaking fluid may indicate an injury or infection, which may possibly be responsible for the hearing loss.
What are the symptoms of viral meningitis and how can they be identified?
Symptoms of viral meningitis include headache, fever, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, and nausea. These symptoms can be identified through a physical exam, blood tests, and a spinal tap to analyze cerebrospinal fluid.
