Overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid can result from conditions such as meningitis, brain tumors, and certain types of hydrocephalus. Inflammation or growths within the brain can lead to increased production of cerebrospinal fluid as the body responds to these conditions.
excess of cerebrospinal fluid increases the pressure in the cranium that is responsible for the headaches and vomitings, it may some times confused with viral meningitis.
A. Gardner Robb has written: 'The value of antimeningitis serum in the treatment of epidemic cerebro-spinal meningitis' -- subject(s): Cerebrospinal Meningitis, Meningitis, Cerebrospinal, Treatment
Yes. Increased protein in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can indicate inflammation or some other disorders. It may indicate an infection, such as meningitis. Other conditions, such as Multiple sclerosis, have increased proteins in the CSF.
A spinal tap is often performed to confirm a diagnosis of meningitis. The cerebrospinal fluid is collected and analyzed. In patients with meningitis, glucose will be low and white blood cell count will be high as well as protein.
The presence of cloudiness in one's spinal fluid is a very serious problem. It indicates that a person may have a variety of illnesses, from meningitis to Multiple Sclerosis or tumors.
Xanthochromasia is a discoloration of cerebrospinal fluid due to the pressence of blood. It's typically seen in the lumbar puncture of a patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
The gram stain in a cerebrospinal fluid analysis indicates the presence of bacteria and helps to identify their morphology (shape and arrangement). This can provide valuable information for diagnosing bacterial meningitis or other bacterial infections in the central nervous system.
Thomas H. Wright has written: 'A historical and physical sketch of a malignant epidemick' -- subject(s): Cerebrospinal Meningitis, Meningitis, Cerebrospinal, Phlebotomy
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.
Lactate in cerebrospinal fluid analysis can indicate a variety of conditions, such as bacterial meningitis, brain tissue injury, or metabolic disorders. Elevated levels of lactate can suggest a disruption in normal cellular metabolism or oxygen supply, which can be valuable for diagnosing different neurological conditions.
If the cerebrospinal fluid is leaking from the nose/mouth it is called Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea and that code is 349.81. If the fluid is leaking from the ears, it is called Cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea and that code is 388.61. Brenda M. St. Louis, MO