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Can a person with a vp shunt drink alcohol? would it cause major headaches or would it break?

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Comments: Yes, alcohol can be ingested if your state allows at your age. No, would not expect major headaches unless you drink to excess and get a hangover, and no, it will not cause your shunt to break.

Answered 2/17/2020

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