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I had a shunt put in my brain now my incision is pink and i have a fever of 101.5. i really don't feel good all over. what do i do?

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Please call NS ASAP: Your neurosurgeon should hear about those symptoms especially since you are already on an antibiotic. Make note of any neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, nausea, and/or dizziness/vertigo. Good luck and well wishes.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/29/2020

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