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Why do us people with hydrocephalus and vp brain shunts always get affected by barometric pressure change and how does it affect them?

Q: why do us people with hydrocephalus and vp brain shunts always get affected by barometric pressure change and how does it affect them?

: Barometric pressure affects the intracranial pressure which in turn affects the CSF flow in the VP shunt. High barometric pressure increases intracranial pressure and vice versa.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Barometric pressure affects the intracranial pressure which in turn affects the CSF flow in the VP shunt. High barometric pressure increases intracranial pressure and vice versa.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 9/8/2021

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A member asked:

Why do us people with hydrocephalus and vp brain shunts always get affected by barometric pressure change and how does it affect them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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