Major Signs Of A Traumatic Brain Injury

Clear Fluid Drainage

Clear fluid drainage following a head injury is cause for serious concern. This fluid is often cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord and keeps the brain from sagging in the skull. CSF leakage is a common complication of a traumatic brain injury. Because cerebrospinal fluid leaks can have serious and potentially life-threatening consequences, it's vital for the condition to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. In cases where the base of the skull fractures, it's estimated that between ten and thirty percent of patients experience a traumatic CSF leak. Over half of these cases happen within two days following the injury, and the rest tend to occur within a three-month period after the injury.