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.

When you reach the hospital a doctor will put you to lie in a position that he can remove some fluid from your spinal cord. This is called the fluid test. When the fluid is tested and some bacteria found in it, this will mean that you are suffering from that bacterial type.

When it comes to the infants the symptoms here could be quite different from those of adults. This disease is not very easy to detect if attacks a child below the two years age. The child may be appearing inactive or weak, irritable and vomiting. Some other indications could not waking up easily and difficulty in eating.

The main action that should be taken if you see these signs is acting very quickly. Do not wait thinking that the signs are those of flu. This is the only way that you will be able to save life. One might be having persistent headache that is severe, vomiting, sensing that very bright light, sluggishness or drowsiness. The neck becomes so stiff that it cannot even touch your chin.

The sick person will loose appetite. This will make her not to feel like drinking or eating any thing. The case of rashes on the skin is rare but may also be seen. All these are the known and proved indications of this sickness and should not be ignored at any time.

If this type of disease is left not noticed or treated it will result in learning disabilities, hearing loss, and even brain damage. As for the viral type there still not a single treatment that is recommended for it. This is because it will only last for not more than ten days thereafter no needed treatment.

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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