what happens when you have too much spinal fluid?
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In hydrocephalus, the build-up of CSF can raise pressure inside the skull, which squashes surrounding brain tissue. In some cases, this can cause the head to steadily grow in size, convulsions, and brain damage. Hydrocephalus can be fatal if left untreated.
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['Your Posture Can Suffer. Poor posture can lead to herniated discs and overall muscle weakness. ... ', 'You May Become Easily Fatigued. ... ', 'You Can Increase Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease. ... ', 'You May Gain Weight. ... ', 'You May Develop a Musculoskeletal Disorder.']
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['Spinal cord injury (SCI) The spinal cord can become injured if too much pressure is applied and/or if the blood and oxygen supply to the spinal cord is cut. ... ', 'Cerebral palsy. ... ', 'Cystic fibrosis (CF) ... ', 'Epilepsy. ... ', 'Multiple sclerosis (MS) ... ', 'Tourette syndrome.']
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Back to Healio. New magnetic resonance (MR) techniques show that facet joint effusion — the collection of fluid in the spinal joints — and interspinal ligament edema, or swelling of the interspinal ligaments, are major sources of lower back pain, according to a recent study.
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CSF leaks can cause fluid to leak through the ears, through the nose or into the spinal canal. CSF leakage through the ears or nose should be diagnosed and treated quickly and effectively to prevent meningitis, an infection of the meninges.
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['severe headaches.', 'vision problems, such as blurring or seeing flashing lights.', 'severe heartburn.', 'pain just below the ribs.', 'nausea or vomiting.', 'excessive weight gain caused by fluid retention.', 'feeling very unwell.', 'sudden increase in oedema – swelling of the feet, ankles, face and hands.']
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['Infection.', 'Bleeding.', 'Headache.', 'Allergic Reaction.', 'Spinal Fluid Leakage.', 'Paralysis.']
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It can happen if you drink way too much water and don't take in enough sodium, and it could lead to nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, and—more seriously—seizure, respiratory arrest, or even brain damage.
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When excess fluids build up up in the body the concentration of sodium can drop precipitously and the kidney become overloaded and are unable to excrete the water load. Cells begin to absorb the water.
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An unstable vertebra can shift or dislocate over time and eventually press on the spinal cord and nerve roots. When this happens, you may have numbness and tingling around the neck that radiates up the back of the head. This is in addition to joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
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While exercise is still recommended, avoid high-impact activities or other movements that place too much stress on your spinal discs. Stay away from activities that cause repetitive loading on your lower back, such as running or jumping rope.
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Water retention If the intracellular concentration of fluid is greater than the extracellular concentration, you'll start pooling water into that low-concentration area and it will cause swelling or bloat,” DuFour says.
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Edema is swelling caused by too much fluid in your body's tissues. Edema in the lower extremities—feet, ankles and legs— is a common problem among patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
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When you've endured a burst fracture to your spine, one part of your vertebrae essentially 'bursts' in many different directions. This is the most severe type of spinal fracture because it can result in compressing the nerves, leading to neurological complications.
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Excess water can cause brain cells to swell, increasing the pressure inside the skull. At first this can cause headaches and nausea, then confusion, difficulty breathing, and muscle weakness. In severe cases, excess fluid can affect the central nervous system, leading to seizures, brain damage, coma, and even death.
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When spinal stenosis compresses the spinal cord in the neck, symptoms can be much more serious, including crippling muscle weakness in the arms and legs or even paralysis. It may be a common problem, but spinal stenosis often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
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A pinched or damaged nerve in your spine may lead to blurred vision or headaches, loss of hearing, slurred speech, and bowel and bladder problems, to name a few.