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A member asked:

My vp shunt is coiled is this bad?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not necessarily, but contact your neurosurgeon to confirm all is placed properly, and system is appropriately working.

Dr Yonemura agreed

Answered 10/31/2021

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As long as the distal end is in the correct location this is fine and not altogether uncommon.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 11/1/2021

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Went on a plane for 3 hours have a VP shunt ever since I've got off it I've felt real dizzy could the plane effect my shunt is it bad flying with one?

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I have a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt for hydrocephalus recently Ive been getting stitch like pain where the tubing is in my stomach its that bad it feels like Ive had the surgery again and hurts to move what is going on?

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My vp shunt has been vibrating in my head and it hurts really bad. Gonna Get CT scan on friday. If nothing shows up what will they do for it .

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I have a VP shunt(1.5yrs). I am exhausted all the time, have hand tremors,speech problems,vertigo,balance issues. No real bad headaches. Should I contact the neurosurgeon or see if a few days of rest helps first? Have anxiety, but its under control?

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