Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Treatment in India

Pooja Patel, a 42-year-old accountant and...

Pooja Patel, a 42-year-old accountant and mother of two, began experiencing a persistent, severe headache that felt worse when she sat up and improved when lying down. It started a week after a minor car accident where her head jerked forward. She also noticed a clear, salty fluid dripping from her nose, especially when she bent over. Initially dismissing it as allergies, she grew concerned when the headaches became debilitating. Her primary care physician referred her to a neurosurgeon, Dr. Evans, who diagnosed a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak from the skull base, likely caused by the accident. Dr. Evans recommended an endoscopic endonasal repair, a minimally invasive procedure through the nose. Pooja was terrified of brain surgery but trusted Dr. Evans's explanation. The procedure went smoothly; she stayed in the hospital for three days on strict bed rest. Recovery at home required four weeks of limited activity, no bending or straining. The headaches and nasal drip resolved completely. Emotionally, she journeyed from fear and frustration, feeling like a burden to her family, to immense relief and gratitude. She regained her active life, cherishing her health with a new perspective.