Hydrocephalus Support Group
Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitt+B224:E226ed...
i just got a programmable shunt and i don't really know what they are or how they work...could someone help me?
deleted_user
My daughter's shunt is programmable. If the doctors feel that it is draining too slowly, they can increase the drainage. Also, if it draining too quickly, they can decrease the pace.
deleted_user
that helps. does it mean that ill never need surgery again?
deleted_user
No. My daughter's first shunt was programmable and it only lasted 3 months and got clogged. The one she has now is not programmable.
deleted_user
oh ok. but i mean if its like a pressure problem...ill never need surgery again?
deleted_user
You shouldn't. If it would clog or break of course you would need a revision.
deleted_user
well, that makes sense. but if its not pressure, it'll need surgery?
Join the Conversation
-
theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
-
I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
