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title: "Spinal Headache: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment"
description: "Spinal headache happens when spinal fluid leaks after a spinal tap or epidural, causing a severe upright headache. Get clear next steps and care options."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Spinal Headache: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

> Spinal headache happens when spinal fluid leaks after a spinal tap or epidural, causing a severe upright headache. Get clear next steps and care options.

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