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Hi, i was recently working in a factory with industrial magnets, and under a lot of stress. i heard my shunt make clicking noises and felt pulling around the scars. i also became nauseous, irritable, uncoordinated and have frequent headaches. advice?

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VP Shunt?: Not sure the magnets have much to do with it but the symptoms are concerning for a shunt malfunction and should be evaluated.

Answered 6/29/2017

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A member asked:

Hi, i was recently working in a factory with industrial magnets, and under a lot of stress. i heard my shunt make clicking noises and felt pulling around the scars. i also became nauseous, irritable, uncoordinated and have frequent headaches. advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. answered

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