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A 36-year-old female asked:

Had lp shunt removal 2nd sep 2020 due to over drainage. last week wednesday. everything went well. today i have big headache. my eyes feel stiff and funny. big headach. will this go away with time?

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Dr. Jeffrey Gross
A Verified Doctoranswered
Neurosurgery 31 years experience
Hydrocephalus: Please see your doctor immediately. You are likely re-accumulating too much fluid. You probably need a shunt with a variable/adjustable valve!
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