Knowing The Signs And Symptoms Of Meningitis

By Dale Peck


You have always been concerned abut the signs and symptoms of meningitis. Many people have found out that in the many cases of the people that were afflicted with it, the condition started out much like the normal flu symptoms that a lot of people experienced. Only to find out later though, that things actually escalated into a condition is considered a life threatening one.

This particular issue has been reported as one that starts as a simple viral, bacterial, or even fungal infection, many of the individuals who suffered form it experienced the first few symptoms of the infection. If treated properly and with the use of antibiotics, the condition should let up easily. It is those that are not able to get the right treatment though that are in danger. Without proper treatment, the condition can be 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 are those who reported that they experienced headaches. Unfortunately, these are not like the usual headaches that Penelope experience every time. Since this is caused be the swollen membranes on the spinal cord or on the brain, the headaches can be splitting. It will not let up that easy. Some even feel nauseous. There are others who reported feeling sick or throwing up.

People will find that they tend to end up feeling confused when having this condition. The infection actually causes the brain to swell. As a result, they tend to end up lacking in focus or confused most of the time. There are also those that experience memory loss, albeit temporarily, those that feel lethargic. Some find it hard to fall asleep. Some find it hard to wake up.

There are individuals who develop sudden sensitivity to light too. There are those people who find it hard to be outside or to be under the lights inside their homes. Many have reported that these people ended up developing severe headaches as result of the exposure. There are others who have reported that their exposure to these glaring lights cause them to experience migraine.

People who experienced two or more or a combination of these signs are advised to seek out proper medical attention, they can get proper treatment when they will refer to the necessary practitioners wile these signs and symptoms of meningitis are still on their early stages. Coming to the doctors when things are already serious will not really be very helpful towards their chances at recovery.




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