Treatment of Spoon Nails: Spoon nail treatment depends on the cause of the problem. As the spoon nails can be an indication of underlying health problem, it is important to consult a doctor. Your doctor would conduct medical tests to diagnose the problem behind the spoon nails. In case of anemia, simple iron supplements can solve the problem.
Discussion: Meta-analyses describe that parturients have a 1.5% risk of accidental dural puncture during epidural placement. Onset of the headache occurs as early as 1 or as late as 7 days after the procedure. Epidural blood patch is the most effective treatment for PDPH and a rapid response is diagnostic.
Early prognostication as regards the permanence of DI should not be made because of a marked variation in the eventual outcome. Cerebral edema generally appears within 12 to 24 hours and is most marked at 48 to 72 hours. This edema may functionally impair cells which are structurally intact.