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Why would a doctor drain spinal fluid?
cause
Can spinal fluid contain HIV?
Spinal fluid from a HIV infected person does contain HIV, and in enough quantity to cause the virus to transfer.
Does leaking spinal fluid cause a low blood pressure?
yes
What is a brain shunt?
A brain shunt is used to drain excess fluid off of the brain. It is meant to relieve the pressure caused by the build up of excess fluid.
Definition of chemical meningitis?
Someone who had disc surgery and developed meningitis. If they had a recent bout of Shingles just prior to surgery could it be the cause. How do you test spinal fluid for Herpes Virus? Could it be the cause of Chemical Meningitis?
Where does excess cerebrospinal fluid go?
Excess cerebrospinal fluid is usually absorbed by the bloodstream through a system of channels called arachnoid villi. These villi allow the fluid to be reabsorbed back into the circulatory system, maintaining the balance of fluid within the brain and spinal cord.
Where does cerebrospinal fluid drain in the human body?
Cerebrospinal fluid drains in the human body through a system of channels called the lymphatic system, which helps remove waste and excess fluid from the brain and spinal cord.
How does the body lose spinal fluid?
Spinal fluid leaks can be caused by punctures or disease in the spinal cord.
What could a bump on a child's mid to lower back near the spine area be?
This could be a pocket of spinal fluid trapped outside of the spine. It is really according to where it is located on the child. It could possibly treated with a procedure lick a spinal tap, where the excess fluid is removed. See the pedatritian to be safe. Good Luck.
What is a high spinal fluid pressure?
Normal spinal fluid pressure is 12
Would if you spinal fluid impinged?
What would happen if your spinal fluid was impinged
What is liquid around the brain and spinal cord?
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
