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A 29-year-old male asked:

Hi, i was diagnosed with meningitis a few weeks ago and was treated for it. i still however have these headaches that come and go but there's a constant throbbing (light to mild) at the top of my head, my back pains and neck is still stiff. ?

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Dr. Robert Kneece
Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
After effects: After effects most likely to be caused by meningitis and not all get and not all permanent-keep follow ups Memory loss/lack of concentration/difficulty retaining information Clumsiness/co-ordination problems Headaches Deafness/hearing problems/tinnitus/dizziness/loss of balance Epilepsy/seizures Weakness/paralysis/spasms Speech problems Loss of sight/vision problems
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Last updated Mar 10, 2019

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