مريض بعد بزل قطني تشخيصي. أي ملاحظة تحتاج إبلاغاً فورياً؟

After a diagnostic lumbar puncture, which finding needs immediate reporting?

1. New leg weakness or numbness
2. Feeling thirsty
3. A mild headache on sitting
4. Mild pain at the needle site

Answer: A) New leg weakness or numbness. New leg weakness, numbness or urinary retention after LP may mean a haematoma or nerve injury and needs urgent assessment. Mild site pain and mild postural headache are more common.