Question 1

how is viral meningitis treated? what medications? how to relieve headache? and stop nausea?

Accepted Answer

Nausea: You have far more questions then one provider can answer in 400 characters. Suggest you break  this up into separate questions.  I will address nausea.  Try ginger tea, ginger ale or crystallized ginger to help decrease nausea.

Question 2

ive been exposed to viral meningitis,  its been 3 days and i have no symptoms im so scared,  is that reassuring for 3 days no symptoms. thanks :(?

Accepted Answer

Two things: First, if you were going to get it you would most likely have it by now. Incubation is 12-72 hrs for most. Second,the viral cases are troublesome but self heal &amp; rarely cause any permanent complications.

Question 3

what is viral meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Meningitis is inflammation of the tissues lining the brain and spinal cord.  It can be caused by a host of different microorganisms as well as by chemical irritants (introduced by medical procedures), by cancers such as lymphomas, leukemias, etc.  The spinal fluid contained in the subarachnoid space formed by the meninges is used to help in determining the cause.

Question 4

what's viral meningitis really?

Accepted Answer

Infection of brain: Viral meningitis is an infection of the brain and spinal tissues caused by one of many viral infections, some of which can be treated with anti-viral medication. It is a serious illness but less likely to cause permanent complications or death than bacterial meningitis.

Question 5

how is viral meningitis diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: There are changes in the spinal fluid in cells, protein and glucose.  There is a difference sometimes in the clinical presentation.  Sometimes you can isolate the virus or detect its presence by antigen or antibody testing.

Question 6

can you get viral meningitis twice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One can get viral meningitis more than once. However, in this case, your doctor will likely consider further evaluation like searching for particular viral strains (e.g. Hsv and cmv), search for underlying rheumatologic disorders , blood disorders and immune deficiency. A lot of other types of meningitis can look like viral and should be considered in this case.

Question 7

is viral meningitis a serious disease?

Accepted Answer

Hardly: Viral meningitis is usually a self-limiting condition and long-term neurologic sequelae is rare.

Question 8

can  viral meningitis affect your mood?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Viral meningitis can affect both cognitive and emotional processing.  Problems such as fatique, depression, irritability, difficulty with focus and concentration are not unusual, but typically are short lasting as recovery proceeds.

Question 9

how serious is having a viral meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Generally viral meningitis is mild and self-limiting, but it depends in part on which virus and your underlying immune status.  Not a fun illness to have, but usually recover uneventfully.

Question 10

how easy is it to spread viral meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis: Causes of bacterial meningitis including strep, neisseria, h flu & viruses like enteroviruses, herpes, & hiv. Bacteria & viruses that cause meningitis colonize the nose & throat & are transmitted through respiratory droplets. Viral meningitis can also be transmitted by fecal-oral routes & insect bites. Usually contacts working within ~3 ft of those with meningitis r considered to be at high risk.

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How is viral meningitis treated? what medications? how to relieve headache? and stop nausea?

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Ive been exposed to viral meningitis, its been 3 days and i have no symptoms im so scared, is that reassuring for 3 days no symptoms. thanks :(?

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What is viral meningitis?

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What's viral meningitis really?

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How is viral meningitis diagnosed?

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Can you get viral meningitis twice?

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Is viral meningitis a serious disease?

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How easy is it to spread viral meningitis?

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