The Common Signs And Symptoms Of Meningitis

By Lana Bray


Meningitis is a disease that causes severe pain and can cause death. This disease is always described as a disease which causes inflammation the membranes covering the brain and the spinal cord. This disease can be bacterial or even viral. The most common types is the viral; type, you can not tell about it unless you see the common signs and symptoms of meningitis.

Suppose you see the indications and still delay the treatment, the end result will be that your brain will be damaged permanently. Aside from that you will be surprised by this sickness because it will prove to be very fatal in a few days and can make one die or become mad. The doctor is the only person who can tell if you are suffering from this sickness.

The main signs and symptoms of this malady include having a very stiff neck, headache, and a sudden rise of temperature and fever. The other signs that may accompany these are vomiting, sensitivity to light nausea and the altered mental status. As for the case of adults it might be a different one because one will experience lack of appetite difficulty when she wants to wake up. As the disease will progress seizures are also possible.

The sick person will be having a very high fever suddenly. The headache that comes with this sickness can be confused with the others but this one is a severe one. You might have a stiff neck and have some difficulty in moving it around. You might also find yourself having nausea or vomiting that comes with a head ache. One will get confused and find it very difficult to concentrate on something.

Some other indications may include feeling very sleepy and finding some difficulty when you want to get out of the bed or wake up. You might have seizures. Your eyes will be able to sense light that comes ion to the room and it might be too bright for the eye.

If the case was a severe one, the sick person might end up in a coma, seizure or total confusion and memory loss. The other type can enter your bloodstream and bring you signs like stomach cramps, chills, joint and muscle pains skin rashes. Breathing rapidly abnormal skin color and ice cold feet and hands are some other indications.

The symptoms in the newborns may be different; the child may be having a very high fever and crying constantly. The child will be irritable and sleep at all times. He will be behaving in a sluggish manner or inactive manner showing some kind of weakness. The feeding habit will be a poor one.

If your doctor arrives do not hide any of the Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis that you are feeling tell that doctor exactly what you feel. If you cannot reach the doctor go to the emergency room that is near you. Make sure you leave the hospital after receiving treatment you needed. This is because the condition may worsen come the next day. If were given medications start taking them immediately. This can relive the pain and make you feel relived and free from the pain and headache.




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