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Symptoms of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks. If you have a cerebrospinal fluid leak, the clear fluid may drain from your nose or ear(s). The most common symptom is a headache that improves when you lie down and worsens when you sit up. The headache may be accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and a stiff neck.
Meningitis, a serious infection to the lining of the brain, can result when a CSF leak occurs. Symptoms of meningitis include severe headaches, fever, nausea, stiff neck, and an altered mental state. If a CSF leak is suspected, the patient should see a physician as soon as possible. If symptoms of meningitis are suspected, the patient should go to the emergency room. CSF leaks are diagnosed by physical and endoscopic exam and by collection and analysis of the fluid.