Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) in Karnataka
A procedure where a needle is inserted between the lumbar vertebrae to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for analysis. Used to diagnose meningitis, multiple scl…
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Signs You May Need Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
Patients are typically referred for this procedure when they present with a severe, sudden headache described as the worst of their life, neck stiffness with fever suggesting meningitis, confusion or altered consciousness of unclear cause, or unexplained neurological symptoms suggestive of conditions like multiple sclerosis. A thunderclap headache raising concern for bleeding around the brain is a particularly urgent indication.
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