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Can a lp shunt cause severe back pain?
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Maybe.: If you have a lumbar-peritoneal shunt and your back starts to hurt for no reason, it could be the problem. Call your doc, or get seen to see soon. If the pain is severe or you have fever, go to ER now.
Answered 10/20/2015
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