Question 1

what are warning signs of meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean symptoms: Fever, headache, increased sensitivity to light and sound, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, changes in thinking, level of consciousness, and so on.  If you think you are getting meningitis go see a doctor asap instead of trying to diagnose yourself.

Question 2

early symptoms of meningitis are what?

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Meningitis: Generally meningitis presents with fever, sensitivity to light and sound, headache, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, changes in mentation and possibly localizing neurological abnormalities, and alterations in sensorium.

Question 3

anyone know what is a sign of meningitis?

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Stiff neck: Neck stiffness or rigidity.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of meningitis in adults usually?

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Back pain, headache: Depending on the location, meningitis almost always causes pain. If it is in the skull--headache. If in the spine--spine pain. Of course neurologic dysfunction occurs often, such as seizure, stroke, paralysis, sensory loss, speech disturbance, coma, death.

Question 5

is malarial meningitis always fatal in adults?

Accepted Answer

Cerebral malaria: Yes. It is a very lethal infection with mortality as high upto 80% with best clinical setting. The key to save lives are avoiding mosquito bites, recognising the early signs and symptoms of malaria and initiating treatment at the earliest. Lastly, anticipating complications like cerebral malaria and treating aggressively.

Question 6

what are the signs of meningitis and should i be alarmed by just dizziness?

Accepted Answer

I want to be careful: If meningitis is evenly remotely suspected, seek immediate medical assistance.
Know about dizziness not frequent sign for meningitis, also we should seek medical attention for it.

Question 7

what are the signs and symptoms of meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis: Headaches, nausea, vomiting, pain in the eyes from light (photophobia).  Neck stiffness with fever and any of the above symptoms should be checked in the emergency room, as meningitis can cause damage to the brain, or senses, similar to a stroke.

Question 8

what are the signs when a 2yr old child gets meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis symptoms: The most common symptoms  of meningitis include high fever, headache, stiff neck and light sensitivity. Babies with viral meningitis may also be lethargic or irritable. They may also refuse to eat or have stomach problems such as vomiting and diarrhea. Some may have a rash of blotchy skin that appears pale or bluish. Infants may also have trouble breathing and their soft spot may bulge.

Question 9

does meningitis effect children or elderly worse than adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Due to an immature or suppressed immune system these age ranges are more at risk. This is yet another reason to make sure we are all fully immunized, becasue a lot of shots target pathogens that cause meningitis.

Question 10

what are the usual signs of a 2 year old child getting meningitis?

Accepted Answer

2 yrs old meningitis: Classic symptoms in two years old are
nausea &vomiting, headache, fever, increase sesitivity to light, altered mental status and confusion, seizure activity, lethargy, neck pain and stiffnass.The symptoms in viral meningitis are milder.
Not all symptoms have to be present in all cases, and they vary from case to case.

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