The duration | The cerebrospinal fluid loss syndrome

The duration

The duration of CSF loss syndrome can vary considerably. While patients with minor effects only seek to see a specialist after a few days due to the mild symptoms, the disease presents itself in many patients in a much more acute form, which often results in hospitalization. In most cases, the clinical picture is diagnosed quickly and necessary treatment measures are sought. Depending on the response to the various forms of therapy, the average duration of the disease is therefore between 3-5 days. Untreated, the course of the disease can be significantly longer and the symptoms become more and more pronounced.

The prognosis

The prognosis for CSF loss syndrome is considered very good. Various surgical and non-surgical treatment options are available for the treatment of the disease, which show good to very good claim rates. Furthermore, the complication rates of the treatment options are low and the patient often experiences a rapid relief of symptoms after responding to therapy.

All articles in this series:

  1. The cerebrospinal fluid loss syndrome
  2. The causes
  3. The treatment
  4. The duration