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I have hydrocephalus but i tend to space out like someone can be talking and i just go into a trance?

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Hydrocephalus: Having a vp shunt and trance like symptom may indicate intermittent malfunction, seizures or lack of concentration. It is important to see the neurosurgeon or neurologist to determine the cause of the trance like state.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 12/30/2014

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