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What are the symptoms of shunt malfunction for patients with hydrocephaly?
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Clogged: Incontinence of urine and stool. Change of cognition and personality, and many others.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Neurological change: Shunts that become obstructed lead to a buildup of CSF pressure within the brain resulting in neurological symptoms (somnolence, imbalance, seizures, headache, etc).
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