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.
When this happens, a spinal headache can also occur. In our center, epidurals are used routinely, and very successfully, for the treatment of labor pain and also for c-sections. One benefit of epidural anesthesia for c-section is that the epidural can be left in place after surgery to treat the pain very effectively.