The length of time that it takes for a dural tear to heal is a few weeks to a few months depending on how severe the dural tear is and your overall health.
Most small dural tears take a few days to a week to heal and larger dural tears take around a few months.
If the tear or hole in your dural is small, such as from an epidural injection the tear or hole in the dural will often heal on it's own within a few days to a week.
However if any problems persist longer than a few days to a week or if they are more severe then the dural tear or dural leak may need to be treated through surgery.
The repairs for dural tears range from have surgery to simple sutures and sealants to different types of patches and grafts.
Typically, sutures are used to close simple dural tears.
However, the application of sutures has limitations depending on the anatomical location and condition of the damaged dura.
A dural tear is a rip or laceration in your dural mater.
Your dura mater is the tough membrane which covers your brain and your spinal cord.
Causes of a dural tear include trauma, such as head or spinal cord injuries, surgery such as brain surgery and spinal surgery, infection and tumors.
Symptoms of a dural tear include neck pain, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, headaches and in severe cases seizures.