All of the following are the true for post lumbar puncture headache except
Correct Answer: Pain is relieved in standing position
Description: Ans. (B) Pain is relieved in standing position(Ref: Evidence-Based obstetric Anesthesia p75)Post-dural-puncture headache (PDPH) or post-lum- bar-punture headache occurs 12-24 hours after dural puncture.It presents with headache (occipito frontal) and nausea that typically worsens when the patient assumes upright position.Incidence is higher in younger patients.
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