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I'm on 7th day of bacterial meningitis treatment with antibiotics, but still having strong headache and waking up with nausea and vomiting, normal?
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May not be normal: some time there is collection of fluid around brain membranes after bacterial meningitis which increases pressure inside the skull resulting in nausea, vomiting and headache, please consult again with your doctor to discuss this possible complication
Answered 5/27/2015
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