Signs And Symptoms Of Meningitis

By Dale Peck


It is a fact that a wide array of diseases as well as other medical conditions have bombarded the rest of mankind. Although many times, most of these conditions are considered to be simple, easily addressed ones. There are instances when many of them escalate into something more serious due to lack of medical attention. So, knowing the signs and symptoms of meningitis would be helpful.

Many of the people who suffered form the condition reported that is actually started out as something very simple enough. Many have started out by experiencing a bacterial, viral, and fungal infection. Apparently, improper treatment of the condition caused the infection to escalate unnecessarily. Then, as it turned out, the condition already becomes severe one, with cases that can be even considered as life threatening.

When suffering from this, expect that you will feel a stiffness in your neck, your shoulders or your back. This is caused by the swelling in the brain as well as the spinal chord. As a result, it becomes a little more difficult for one to move these parts of his body. This is a symptom that should be watched out for as it can easily be mistaken as a sign of the flu by many.

This is a condition that can also attack the immune system. A sign that it is already entered the body and is wreaking havoc in the immunity of the person inflicted is when there is fever. This is a sign that is common in the disease's most dangerous form, the bacterial type. So, people are always advised never to overlook fever that is already two or three days long.

There re people who have reported experiencing a severe headache. Many of them have found out that unlike an ordinary headache that eventually lets up, this one is more persistent. Many have reported that this is actually due to the swelling of the membrane in the spinal cord as well as in the brain. In addition, there are those who will feel sick or nauseous too, because of the severity of the headache.

There is going to be swelling on the brain as well. So, there are people who will end up experiencing severe headaches. There are those who ended up experiencing confusion, lack of focus, nausea and even those that experience insomnia. Others experience a tough time waking up. Others even reported having experienced seizures as a result.

You will also find that people suffering from this condition may have this ultra sensitivity to light, be it sunlight to the usual bright, glaring lights indoors, they seem to have a poor time withstanding them. Prolonged exposure to these lights will often cause them splitting headaches and migraine-like conditions. In addition, people tend to be more irritable when having this condition too.

If you notice that you or a loved one is suffering form two or more of these condition, they may be considered as signs and symptoms of meningitis. Make sure that you will not waste time. Have an appointment to your medical practitioner arranged, this way, he can perform the necessary tests to ensure that you will get the necessary treatment and medication for the condition.




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