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Cerebrospinal Fluid (or CSF) is the liquid that coats and moisturizes the brain and spinal column, keeping all neurological activity and communication moving smoothly. It also protects the brain and spine from damage by acting as a shock absorber. Finding a high level of proteins in this fluid is a sign that you may have Multiple Sclerosis. In order to test for MS, doctors will perform a spinal tap in order to extract the CSF from the spine. If the fluid comes back with high levels of protein, it means that the myelin sheaths protecting the nerve endings in the brain are being broken down and destroyed. This kind of myelin damage may mean MS is causing the white blood cells in the body to attack the central nervous system. Testing CSF cannot confirm an MS diagnosis by itself, but rather it is used with other MS tests to provide an overall picture for the patient and the doctor.
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Would you find protein in cerebrospinal fluid?
Yes, protein can be found in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The normal protein concentration in CSF is much lower than in blood, typically ranging from 15 to 45 mg/dL. Elevated levels of protein in CSF can indicate various conditions such as infection or inflammation of the brain or spinal cord.
What causes the accumulation of tissue fluid in starving people?
The accumulation of tissue fluid in starving people is due to a decrease in protein synthesis, which leads to decreased levels of albumin in the blood. This lowered albumin level causes fluid to leak out of the blood vessels and into the tissues, resulting in edema.
Starvation causes the plasma protein levels in the blood plasme to fall how would that affect the formation of tissue fluid in the tissue spaces?
Starvation causes the plasma protein levels to decrease, and when there is less plasma protein in the blood, you get lower Po (Osmotic Pressure). Lower osmotic pressure means less pull (of tissue fluid) so this causes generalized edema.so basically, less plasma proteins -> decreased Po -> less pull -> reduced venous clearance --> fluid build up in tissue
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.
Why would a spinal tap confirm a N meningitidis infection?
A spinal tap would confirm a Neisseria meningitidis infection by detecting the presence of the bacteria in the cerebrospinal fluid. This test can also identify specific markers of infection like elevated white blood cell count and protein levels. Additionally, culturing the cerebrospinal fluid can confirm the growth of the N. meningitidis bacteria.
Edema appears when there is a severe lack of dietary protein because?
Blood protein levels fall and fluid shifts to the tissues.
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 causes you to get real hot sometimes when it not menopause and this is not a sexual question it a medical problem?
lack of cerebral spinal fluid
If Edema appears when there is a severe lack of dietary protein because?
Edema can occur with severe lack of dietary protein due to decreased levels of albumin in the blood, which helps maintain the balance of fluids in the body. When albumin levels drop, fluid can leak out of blood vessels and accumulate in tissues, leading to swelling or edema. Replenishing protein in the diet can help increase albumin levels and reverse the edema.
