Meningitis

Meningitis is the

inflammation

of the

meninges

. Meningitis is typically caused by infection with

microorganisms

.
Meningitis is very serious and can be fatal.
Symptoms

Throwing up

or Feel like vomiting

common

Difficulty moving neck

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

common

Headache

  • More severe when lying down

  • Throbbing

  • Severe

  • Rapidly developing

common

Confusion

or Feeling agitated

common

A sudden and temporary alteration of muscle tone, movements or behavior

  • Generalized, Focal

Decreased ability to understand or express language

Sudden weakness in one side of the body, that may include the face

Intolerance to light

Skin rash and redness

Fatigue

Fainting

Risk factors

Acute sinusitis

or Recent history of Otitis Media

or Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs

Falling sick easily

or Alcohol consumption

or Diabetes mellitus

  • Type 1, Type 2

Pregnancy

Treatment
Treating meningitis depends on the cause of the inflammation, but treatment typically includes

intravenous

antibiotics and sometimes corticosteroids if meningitis is of bacterial origin.
Recommended specialist

If you have Meningitis, then visit a general internist as soon as possible.

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General internist

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