The Common Signs And Symptoms Of Meningitis

By Lana Bray


There are some diseases that when they attack you might assume that it is a cold or even malaria and start taking drugs. This is not good. The first step that you should take if you fall sick is visit a doctor to examine you from this point the doctor may tell if those are signs and symptoms of meningitis.

When you feel that you have severe headache you should see the doctor immediately. The doctor will have to do a proper diagnosis on you. The main way to treat this sickness is if it has proper diagnosis. The viral type is not as mild as that of bacterial type of meningitis. The bacterial type will only worsen if it was not noticed or treated, this will make it become severe.

The symptoms of this sickness can be easily mistaken for those of influenza or flu. These indications may be developing as the time goes by. This can be for the first or two days after attack. The common indications can only be seen in those who are above two years.

This malady can spread and therefore you should tell your doctor if one is near a person suffering from it in your place house or work place. The doctors will then give you some kind of medications which will prevent you from the infection on you.This can be a better step.

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 you have a weak immune system it may not take more time before you notice signs and symptoms of meningitis on you. Those suffering from bacterial type will be told to start taking antibiotics in good time. This can lessen chances of death from the disease.




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