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What Causes Draining Of Yellow Fluid From Nose Post Having A Concussion?

Hello. I had sinus surgery 4 1/2 months ago and got the all good and clear 1 1/2 months ago. I was in an auto accident 1 month ago and hit my head. I just had normal x-rays done and was told I had a torn ligament and a concussion. Earlier today I turned my head forward and sideways and a watery yellow fluid poured out of the left side. My nose has had a funny smell for 3 days and I noticed the fluid that leaked on my sweatshirt once it died I could not see the spots anymore (like mucus would normally harden.) I do have allergies that cause constant congestion but should I be worried of cerebrospinal fluid leak from my accident?
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
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Well come to HCM
Appreciate your concern
This is not the cerebral spinal fluid but this could be purulent discharge may be due to sinus infection.
I absence of symptoms this is nothing to worry but this need to be kept under observation.
Although looking to the history given here care need to be taken for this and better get done clinical examination and may need some investigations, hope this information helps, take care.
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What Causes Draining Of Yellow Fluid From Nose Post Having A Concussion?

HI Well come to HCM Appreciate your concern This is not the cerebral spinal fluid but this could be purulent discharge may be due to sinus infection. I absence of symptoms this is nothing to worry but this need to be kept under observation. Although looking to the history given here care need to be taken for this and better get done clinical examination and may need some investigations, hope this information helps, take care.