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I have a vp shunt for hydrocephalus and i have high pressure in my brain they say the shunt is possibly working so why is the high pressure there?
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VP shunt: Most VP shunts today have the ability to control flow using an external device that regulates the flow in the shunt. I would speak to the surgeon and the manufacturer of the shunt. As long as you do not have symptoms like severe headaches, nausea then you should be good.
Answered 10/16/2015
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