vendredi 21 juin 2013

The Common Signs And Symptoms Of Meningitis

By Lana Bray


There are two types of meningitis that affect the human being. Among these types is the viral type and the bacterial type. You might be lucky if you were attacked by the viral type. This is because it will improve as the days go by even without it having to n be treated. As for the other bacterial type it is a very serious case an can result to death cases. When you suffer from it the doctor will instruct you to take the antibiotic treatment. This is the only thing used to improve your chances of recovery from signs and symptoms of meningitis.

There is no point of you assuming and taking painkillers to take away the pain or the fever. Get examined by the best doctor so that there are necessary actions taken against it. There are some common indications that may be noticed on you so yours is to listen and hear what the doctor instructs you to do during that treatment process.

The main signs and symptoms of this malady include having a very stiff neck, headache, and a sudden rise of temperature and fever. The other signs that may accompany these are vomiting, sensitivity to light nausea and the altered mental status. As for the case of adults it might be a different one because one will experience lack of appetite difficulty when she wants to wake up. As the disease will progress seizures are also possible.

The sick person will be having a very high fever suddenly. The headache that comes with this sickness can be confused with the others but this one is a severe one. You might have a stiff neck and have some difficulty in moving it around. You might also find yourself having nausea or vomiting that comes with a head ache. One will get confused and find it very difficult to concentrate on something.

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.

As for the bacterial type of meningitis it is said to be more than dangerous. When this is found in your body you will have to identify the bacteria responsible for the disease. This will be done by the physicians. He will tap and examine that fluid that comes from the spinal cord to see if there are bacteria in it and find out which type.

If you happen to see these signs at any day, never wait for tomorrow. This could be a better step to take so that you are able to save some ones life. Go to the nearest health facility and have the doctor check on that person.

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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