Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) leaks, caused by a tear in the dura mater near the brain or spine.

What Is Cerebrospinal Fluid? CSF is a clear, colorless, watery fluid that surrounds and protects your brain and spinal cord. CSF allows water, small molecules, and proteins to move between the ...

UVA recently opened a clinic to treat the condition, which is a relative increase in fluid in the brain that can cause neurological problems.