Spinal Fluid Leakage: Symptoms, Causes & What to Do

Symptoms of leaking spinal fluid can include:

• Headache that worsens when standing or sitting up and improves when lying down

• Stiffness or pain in the neck or back

• Nausea or vomiting

• Lightheadedness or dizziness

• Feeling of pulsation or pressure in the head

• Difficulty concentrating or thinking

• Hearing loss

• Visual disturbances

• Facial numbness or paralysis

• Weakness or paralysis in the limbs