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What Causes Dizzy Spells And Nausea Post Placement Of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt?

I m 43 I had a colloid cyst removed Nov 2013 6 days later I had vp shunt placed.April 2014 shunt disconnected it was repaired 4 days later back in hospital with staff 2 weeks later it was replaced and was released.but now I stay dizzy and loopy feeling I m nauseous everyday.I m tired of this! What could be causing this?
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Hello,

Anything which causes shunt blockage or shunt infection can lead to dizziness. Please visit your neurosurgeon.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
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What Causes Dizzy Spells And Nausea Post Placement Of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt?

Hello, Anything which causes shunt blockage or shunt infection can lead to dizziness. Please visit your neurosurgeon. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist