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I have a vashunt fitted5mnthsago. i was scratching head over area & heard a pop/click type of noise, their was a sensation of movment under my hand assoc. w/sound. is this safe/normal occurance?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Not unusual: But if you have any doubts about what is going on you should go back to the neurosurgeon who placed this and be examined.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 6/19/2013

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A member asked:

I have a vashunt fitted5mnthsago. i was scratching head over area & heard a pop/click type of noise, their was a sensation of movment under my hand assoc. w/sound. is this safe/normal occurance?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Jackson agreed

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