Question

How can you tell Cerebrospinal fluid from epidural fluid

Answer 1

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), it is a clear liquid that present around brain & spinal cord. The role of CSF is to supply the nutrients to these areas another function is to cushion the brain inside the skull.
The brain is covered with thin layers of tissue collectively known as the dura mater, and CSF can leak through small tear or damage to this layer. This fluid leaks out along from the nose or ears or into body parts.
And also, CFS that present in spine can leak into body muscles and connective tissues arround the spinal column, the common symptom of a CSF leak is an upright headache : a headache that worsens when a person is sitting or standing. These headaches usually develops when the person lies down. Sometimes, the position of the head does not directly affect the severity of the headache. Instead, a person may feel headache get worsens throughout the day.
An individual with a CSF leak may also show clear, watery fluid draining from his or her nose or ears when they move their head, especially when bending forward. CSF may also drain down the back of the throat. Some people described that taste as salty and metallic.