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Have a bad headache since last night have a vp shunt worried something might be wrong i told my dad he won't get me checked what am i suppose to do?
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Needs Evaluation: A bad headache in someone with a vp shunt needs to be evaluated to make sure the shunt is working properly. It may require both physical examination including looking at the back of your eyes and possibly a ct scan or shunt series(x-rays) to make sure the shunt is intact. Don't ignore it.
Answered 7/28/2018
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