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Does Vp Shunt Implantation Causes Severe Neck And Abdominal Pain?

Hi There, my husband had a vp shunt implanted 11 days ago, he s now back home and doing ok, although he s been experiencing neck and abdominal pein, sometimes severe and it comes and go. If it wasn t for that he would be really well, shall we be concerned? is it related to the shunt? thank you
posted on Mon, 26 Aug 2013
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Hi. This is a big concern. This may be due to an infection so the headache and abdominal pain. I would advise you to visit the Doctor immediately. He may need an admission and higher antibiotics .
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Does Vp Shunt Implantation Causes Severe Neck And Abdominal Pain?

Hi. This is a big concern. This may be due to an infection so the headache and abdominal pain. I would advise you to visit the Doctor immediately. He may need an admission and higher antibiotics .