Can sinus infection cause meningitis

Question 1

Had meningitis last year caused by sinuses, treated/cured. i believe now have sinus infection but couldn't get appt for 5 days away. too long to wait?

Answer

Urgent care: Go to urgent care immediately or ER now. Obtain expert ENT evaluation of your sinuses ASAP. If you lost full history I am amendable to starting you on... Read More

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Question 2

Had meningitis from bad sinus infection. cured, but does it mean i'll always immediately get it again if i get another sinus infection?

Answer

Not necessarily: No, not necessarily. However, when you have the first signs of a sinus infection, you should see your doctor to get on the right treatments.

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Unusual: Very unusual for a sinus infection to transform into meningitis. Some may recommend a careful evaluation for a defect in the bony lining of the sinus... Read More

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Question 3

Think i may have a sinus infection and if i do then i've had it for a while now, how rare is it to get meningitis from this? i'm so scared

Answer

Rare: The germs that cause meningitis can use the nasal membranes as an entry point.The aggressive germ will usually do this rapidly (within hours),not aft... Read More

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Question 4

What are the chances that an untreated sinus infection would turn into meningitis?

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Rare: Most meningitis actually comes on as an initial event.The germ may enter through the nasal passages, but it would be rare for anyone with a sinus infe... Read More

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Question 5

What's the likelihood of getting meningitis from a potentially untreated sinus infection of one month?

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None: Sinus infections do not transmit to other people,

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Question 6

With prev. question: is it meningitis? i had symptoms of it for three days before the sinus infection symptoms kicked in. bulging disc a risk factor?

Answer

Not enough info: None of the symptoms you describe suggest meningitis. However, if you do have a severely stiff neck, sensitivity to light, fevers and/or mental status... Read More

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Question 7

Recovered from meningitis last year, told from sinuses. bad sinus infection that lasted for months prior to it, is this possible connection?

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Yes: Yes it is possible for a bad sinus infection to lead to meningitis. The bacteria from the sinus infection can enter the bloodstream and move on to the... Read More

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Question 8

I had meningitis from sinuses and treated. what are chances of getting sinus infection again that turns into meningitis? how to monitor this?

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ENT consult: You should definitely pursue an ENT consult to scope your turbinates and evaluate you. If you have allergic rhinitis keep your allergies under control... Read More

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Question 9

Can a sinus infection that goes away on its own in a a week or two cause meningitis in fetus while pregnant?

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Relax. Simple upper airway infections you have in sinuses/ears or even your lungs tend to be self contained. Meaning the germs do not enter your blood... Read More

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Question 10

Does having a stuffy nose/ sinus infection during pregnancy affect fetus in anyway? i had one for about 2 weeks and it went away on its own but i hear that it can cause meningitis and the stuffy nose can block off oxygen from baby. 35 weeks pregnant?

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Your fetus takes oxygen from your blood and thrives at a lower level of oxygen than you need for the outside world. At birth their oxygen level does n... Read More

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Can sinus infection cause meningitis

Had meningitis last year caused by sinuses, treated/cured. i believe now have sinus infection but couldn't get appt for 5 days away. too long to wait?

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Had meningitis from bad sinus infection. cured, but does it mean i'll always immediately get it again if i get another sinus infection?

Think i may have a sinus infection and if i do then i've had it for a while now, how rare is it to get meningitis from this? i'm so scared

What are the chances that an untreated sinus infection would turn into meningitis?

What's the likelihood of getting meningitis from a potentially untreated sinus infection of one month?

With prev. question: is it meningitis? i had symptoms of it for three days before the sinus infection symptoms kicked in. bulging disc a risk factor?

Recovered from meningitis last year, told from sinuses. bad sinus infection that lasted for months prior to it, is this possible connection?

I had meningitis from sinuses and treated. what are chances of getting sinus infection again that turns into meningitis? how to monitor this?

Can a sinus infection that goes away on its own in a a week or two cause meningitis in fetus while pregnant?

Does having a stuffy nose/ sinus infection during pregnancy affect fetus in anyway? i had one for about 2 weeks and it went away on its own but i hear that it can cause meningitis and the stuffy nose can block off oxygen from baby. 35 weeks pregnant?

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