i'm not sure why you believe you're leaking cerebrospinal fluid (csf) from your nose but if you truly are you need to seek immediate medical attention. csf leakage from the nose certainly can occur after trauma such as from a car accident. csf is a colorless fluid that circulates throughout the spinal cord and brain. in fact this fluid actually helps cushion the brain like a shock absorber. a nasal csf leak due to trauma is considered a serious problem because you can get meningitis (inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain) easily. a nasal csf leak can occur due to tears in the tissue surrounding the brain. these tears must be surgically repaired. if you haven't received medical attention for this problem please do so immediately. this type of problem definitely warrants a trip to the emergency room. i hope you feel better after your accident!
11/20/12 3:34pm nyc. my question is about csf leaking from the nose. what exactly is the cause and cure? . i was injured in a car accident.