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What Causes Fever And Vomiting After Hydrocephalus Shunt Surgery?
My mother had hydrocephela shunt surgery a week ago. she cant seem to stay awake and she has a great difficulty with speech. sometimes she cant verbalize at all. they originally told us 2-3 days in the hospital and we are going on 7. we had an issue with fever, agitation,vomiting. at times we cannot wake her at all. she was in ICU for 5 days rather than two. I seem to be the only one concerned. staff acts like no big deal. surgeon is supposed to be the best in the area but not concerned. when I ask him I get nothing. any thoughts? very concerned for my mother.
Mon, 18 May 2015
Hello dear
As per your narration, shunt surgery indication is not clear in your case.
Shunt surgery is usually done in hydrocephalus due to tubercular meningitis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, normal pressure hydrocephalus and some other less indicated conditions.
Fever and vomiting after shunt may be due to shunt infection or may be part of initial disease.
You need to trust your treating neurosurgeon and discuss about the condition. If you are not satisfied with your doctor then you may take second opinion and shift her to some other hospital only when her condition stabilises.
Hope you found the answer helpful
God bless you and your mother.
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
As per your narration, shunt surgery indication is not clear in your case.
Shunt surgery is usually done in hydrocephalus due to tubercular meningitis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, normal pressure hydrocephalus and some other less indicated conditions.
Fever and vomiting after shunt may be due to shunt infection or may be part of initial disease.
You need to trust your treating neurosurgeon and discuss about the condition. If you are not satisfied with your doctor then you may take second opinion and shift her to some other hospital only when her condition stabilises.
Hope you found the answer helpful
God bless you and your mother.
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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