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2. Post-dural-puncture headache - Wikipedia

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   Post-dural-puncture headache (PDPH) is a complication of puncture of the dura mater (one of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord). [3] The headache is severe and described as "searing and spreading like hot metal", involving the back and front of the head and spreading to the neck and shoulders, sometimes involving neck stiffness .

3. Epidural blood patch - Wikipedia

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   The procedure is most often used to relieve PDPH following an epidural injection or lumbar puncture. Diagram of epidural catheter placement. Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a side of effect of spinal anesthesia, where the clinician accidentally punctures the dura with the spinal needle and causes leakage of CSF. Factors such as pregnancy ...

4. Epidural administration - Wikipedia

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   Medical intervention Epidural administration A freshly inserted lumbar epidural catheter. The site has been prepared with tincture of iodine, and the dressing has not yet been applied. Depth markings may be seen along the shaft of the catheter. ICD-9-CM 03.90 MeSH D000767 OPS-301 code 8-910 [edit on Wikidata] Epidural administration (from Ancient Greek ἐπί, "upon" + dura mater) is a method ...

5. Cerebrospinal fluid leak - Wikipedia

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   A lumbar puncture can give the symptom of a post-dural-puncture headache. A cerebrospinal fluid leak can be either cranial or spinal, and these are two different disorders. [5] A spinal CSF leak can be caused by one or more meningeal diverticula or CSF-venous fistulas not associated with an epidural leak.

6. NIH classification of headaches - Wikipedia

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   "Spinal headache" (or: post-dural puncture headaches) after lumbar puncture or related procedure that will lower the intracranial pressure; Withdrawal (caused by medication or other dependency creating substance removal/cessation) Hangover (caused by heavy alcohol consumption) New daily persistent headache; A headache may also be a symptom of ...

7. For caffeine drinkers having surgery, withdrawal might be ...

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   Jul. 13—Given that 90 percent of adults are caffeine users, you'd think that hospitals might consider what those orders not to eat or drink before and after surgical procedures might mean for ...

8. Here's What Actually Happens When You Drink Coffee ... - AOL

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   "Caffeine content in coffee can vary, depending on factors such as the type of coffee beans, brewing method, and serving size," said Kearney. A standard cup of coffee can contain anywhere from 95 ...

9. Cerebrospinal fluid - Wikipedia

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   Additionally, the larger CSF volume may be one reason as to why children have lower rates of postdural puncture headache. [20] Most (about two-thirds to 80%) of CSF is produced by the choroid plexus. [1] [2] The choroid plexus is a network of blood vessels present within sections of the four ventricles of the brain.