Is one-time lumbar puncture harmful to the body?

Lumbar puncture is an invasive operation, which can provide basis for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Lumbar puncture is a commonly used invasive examination in clinical practice, which may cause certain harm or complications. Puncture is an invasive operation, which can bring external bacteria to the subarachnoid space and thus enter the cerebrospinal fluid circulation pathway, which is easy to cause suppurative infection. Lumbar puncture can measure intracranial pressure to know whether there is intracranial pressure infection, and can also play a role in the treatment of intracranial infection through the release of cerebrospinal fluid. Inaccuracy of lumbar puncture may cause damage to nerve roots or cauda equina. Lumbar piercings are typically harmful and can increase the chance of infection, causing discomfort such as dizziness and fever, but can be avoided. But with the right clinical practices, these problems can be avoided. Hope to help you!