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Does mild papilledema mean my vp shunt isnt working properly? i had high csf pressure a few months ago but a lumbar puncture drained it out
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Neurosurgeon: Papilledema generally means increased intracranial pressure. Your neurosurgeon is best qualified to evaluate,advise and treat you for increased intracranial pressure, if treatment is needed according to his/her judgement.
Answered 6/24/2018
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