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I am 25 and have a vp shunt due to a tbi when 19. do i need to be worried about exercising, as well as fluctuations in blood pressure?
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No: There should be no general life / function limitations or restrictions.
Answered 9/9/2013
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Shunt Activities: People with hydrocephalus (improper drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (csf)) have shunts placed to divert CSF from the brain to other areas of the body for absorption. A properly functioning shunt allows people with hydrocephalus to perform many activities. Contact sports that may damage the shunt should be avoided. Blood pressure control is important for all people.
Answered 2/10/2017
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You should be OK: Generally, people who are otherwise healthy can lead normal lives with a vp shunt. The one caveat with exercising is to avoid contact sports where you may hit your head. The reason is that with a head injury there is a chance of a hemorrhage such as a subdural hematoma (sdh). If this develops, the shunt will potentiate its growth as it will allow the CSF to be "squeezed" out and the sdh to grow.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No high impact: Regular exercise beneficial, high impact sports not recommended.
Answered 1/2/2015
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