Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home after a lumbar puncture.
Your healthcare provider has advised you to have a lumbar puncture. Read on to learn more about this test.
A lumbar puncture is a test to look for infection in the spinal fluid (meningitis) or the brain (encephalitis). It is also used to look for signs of bleeding in the space around the brain. A lumbar puncture is also called a spinal tap. This is a consent form for the procedure.
You have had a medical screening exam. The results show that you don't have a condition that needs to be treated in the emergency department.
Your symptoms suggest that you may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The most common bacteria that cause STIs are chlamydia and gonorrhea. Both are highly contagious.
