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So my doctor wont fix my shunt and it has been messing with me for a year. is there anyway to force him to do it?

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes, but...: if you don‘t have a good relationship with your doctor, you are likely to have more problems or complication following the procedure. i will never force a doctor to do anything on me. I would get another opinion from another doctor.

Answered 2/29/2016

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