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VP shunt with low pressure headaches.

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I have a vp shunt. I am having low pressure headaches. It's Saturday and my head is in pain and no doctors are open till Monday what do I do?

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Dr. Goutham Cugati
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Hello and thankyou for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com

My advise to you would be to drink 3-4 litres of water per day.
Try to be in supine position as far as posiible which is lying down flat on your back with your face facing upwards.
There isn't much that can be done.
When possible try and get yourself examined.

I hope this has helped. Feel free to follow up.
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Dr. Goutham Cugati
Category: Spine Surgeon
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Residency: Neurosurgery, the Post-Graduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neuro surgical Center, VHS Hospital, Chennai, 2011

Postgraduate in Neurosugery: DNB, National Board of Examinations,
Part 1 - 2008, Part 2 -  2010

Medical School: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, JSS Medical College, 2004
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