If you are having an unexplained low-pressure headache, it's possible that you may have a rare condition called a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. When you have a headache, you can often connect it ...

A CSF leak occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) escapes from the protective layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This is a serious condition that can cause headaches, seizures ...

Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain -- a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance.

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have made an important discovery that could change the lives of some people diagnosed with a type ...

When the production, circulation or absorption of cerebrospinal fluid is disrupted, this can lead to significant health issues. Two notable conditions are CSF leaks and idiopathic intracranial ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My son has been diagnosed with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. I had never heard of this. He has been told that his brain pressure is lower than normal. This caused him to have ...

Most arthroplasty implants include metallic components including known neurotoxic elements such as cobalt and titanium. Release of metal molecules from implanted devices has long been a concern ...

Following his diagnosis of a brain condition, singer Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled concerts. The five-time Grammy winner, 76, announced on Friday that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus ...

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The MRI revealed pools of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the clear fluid that ... a risk factor for the development of a spontaneous CSF leak." The patient's headaches lessened significantly, and ...