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Shunt is causing pain doc cant find problem what would happen if i cut it

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

DO NOT CUT SHUNT: Pain in shunt may indicate infection or blockage. Contact your neurologist RIGHT AWAY. Cutting it will cause huge harm.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/8/2014

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Bad idea: Cutting around or into your shunt could cause significant problems like infection spinal fluid leak or bleeding. It is better to seek a second professional opinion than operate on yourself.

Answered 10/31/2014

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