Are there any aftereffects of lumbar puncture for encephalitis?
Disease description:
The child has encephalitis and needs a lumbar puncture. I'm worried about potential long-term complications. Can a lumbar puncture for encephalitis cause aftereffects?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Jun
Lumbar puncture for encephalitis generally does not lead to long-term complications. However, the procedure may have some side effects and adverse reactions, such as local skin infection, bleeding at the site, allergic reaction to anesthesia, and post-dural puncture headache caused by low intracranial pressure. Proper local care after the lumbar puncture is essential and can help reduce these side effects. There is no need to overly worry about long-term sequelae, as this diagnostic procedure is relatively well-established and mature in clinical practice.
