post dural (Spinal) puncture headache is due to:: (A) Seepage of CSF, (B) Fine needle, (C) Toxic effects of the drugs, (D) Traumatic damage to nerve roots
Answer is A. Headache is due to of CSF and can be treated with analgesics. Post-dural-puncture headache (PDPH) is a complication of puncture of the dura mater (one of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord). ... It is a common side-effect of spinal anesthesia and lumbarpuncture. From padmaja 4th edition Page no 205