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Dr. Ayman Rushdi
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I had hydrocephalus and was diagnosted when i was 7. They inserted a vp shunt in my head since then im 30 now the vp shunt was ruptured inside my belly, i still have it in my head. I am normal having no symptoms of unconsciousness or anth else. Do i continue my life normally ?
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Dr. Ayman Rushdi
Licensed Physician
الأسئلة المجابة 7322 | نسبة الرضا 98.1%
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What are the symptoms of hydrocephalus?
1.Headaches.2.Nausea.
3.Difficulty focusing the eyes.
4.Unsteady walk or gait.
5.Leg weakness.
6.Sudden falls.
7.Irritability.
8.Drowsiness.
What are the complications of ruptured shunt?
1.redness and tenderness along the line of the shunt.2.a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above.
3.headache.
4.vomiting.
5.neck stiffness.
6.tummy pain if the shunt drains into your tummy.
What do we recommend?
Its pleasant and lucky that there are no complications but you should keep imaging and doing CBC every while and then and yes of course continue your life normally but with extra cautionWe wish you all the best ,
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