What are the symptoms of meningitis?

Question

60 yr old has bad headache for 2 days

Answer 1

Headache
Fever
Drowsiness - very very drowsy

Stiff neck
Poor appetite
Vomiting
Malaise - feeling sick like you have a very very bad flu
Photophobia - lights bother the eyes

Very late on ... some kinds of meningitis give you a rash.

Answer 2

It's easy to mistake the early signs and symptoms of meningitis for the flu (influenza). Meningitis symptoms may develop over a period of one or two days and typically include: ■A high fever ■Severe headache ■Vomiting or nausea with headache ■Confusion, or difficulty concentrating — in the very young, this may appear as inability to maintain eye contact ■Seizures ■Sleepiness or difficulty waking up ■Stiff neck ■Sensitivity to light ■Lack of interest in drinking and eating ■Skin rash in some cases, such as in viral or meningococcal meningitis Earlier signs and symptoms that may suggest a serious infection, although not necessarily meningitis, include: ■Leg pain ■Ice-cold hands and feet ■Abnormally pale skin tone This information came from the mayo clinic website. I would probably say that you do not have menengitis, you can check the website for further information on the disease and its treatments.

Answer 3

Symptoms of bacterial meningitis usually develop suddenly, while those of viral meningitis may develop suddenly or gradually over a period of days. For example, the symptoms of viral meningitis after mumps may take several days or weeks to develop.

The most common symptoms of either form of meningitis include:

* Fever.
* Severe and persistent headache.
* Stiff and painful neck, especially when trying to touch the chin to the chest.
* Vomiting.
* Confusion and decreased level of consciousness.
* Seizures.

Other symptoms of meningitis include:

* Sluggishness, muscle aches and weakness, and strange feelings (such as tingling) or weakness throughout the body.
* Eye sensitivity and eye pain from bright lights.
* Skin rash.
* Dizzy spells.

The incubation period—the time from exposure to the infection to when the first symptoms develop—depends on the type of organism causing the infection.

Babies, young children, older adults, and people with other medical conditions may not have the usual symptoms of meningitis.

* In babies, the signs of meningitis may be a fever, irritability that is difficult to calm, decreased appetite, rash, vomiting, and a shrill cry. Babies also may have bulging soft spots on their heads that are not caused by crying, and a stiff body. Babies with meningitis may cry when handled.
* Young children with meningitis may act like they have the flu, cough, or have trouble breathing.
* Older adults and people with other medical conditions may have only a slight headache and fever. They may not feel well and may have little energy.

Answer 4

Symptoms:

Meningococcal septicaemia:

Rash that develops into a bruise-like rash or blood blisters.
Fever.
Abdominal pain/diarrhoea.
Rapid breathing.
Increased heart rate.
Difficulty walking or standing.
Muscle pain.
Severe drowsiness.
Vomiting.
Cold hands and feet.
Meningococcal meningitis:

Stiff neck.
Dislike of bright lights.
Severe drowsiness.
Vomiting.
Headache.
Fever.
Babies may also show the following symptoms:

Blotchy or pale skin.
Blank or staring expression.
Irritable with high-pitched cry, particularly when handled.
Anorexia (loss of appetite).
Body stiffening with involuntary movements, or a floppy body.
Abnormal, high-pitched cry.

Answer 5

The signs and symptoms are increased tempeture, pain, headache, stiff neck, restlessness, and irrability. Have you tried giving a neck rub? Sometimes the neck muscles tense up caused the blood vessels to vasoconstrict which can cause a headache and also if dehydrated can cause one to.

Answer 6

1-Manifestation of infection:
*severe fever
*toxaemia
*toxic earthy look,anorexia ,rapid pulse
2-Manifestation of meningeal irritation
a-irritability,photophobia,neck rigidity,retracted head & opithotonus position.
b-Kernig's sign +ve:hip flexion limits knee extension
c-Brudziniski's sign +ve:neck flexion causes flexion of hips & knees
3-Manifestation of increased intra cranial tension:
a-severe generalized headache
b-projectile vomiting[not preceded by nausea & not related to meals]
c-Blurred vision with papilloedema in neglected cases.
d-Drowsiness ,stupor & coma in terminal cases.
VIP;the condition is serious & may lead to death within 48 hours if not treated & ttt is given on clinical picture,not waiting for laboratory confirmation as even if death doesn't ensue,many are left with residual disabilities.
Also contacts must take chemoprophylaxis as rifampicin

Answer 7

Headache, stiff neck, seizures, high fever possible small blood spots with meningococcemia

Answer 8

stiff neck if you have a stiff neck and a fever then you might have meningitis!

Answer 9

neck rigidity photophobia fever which u dont hv
ur bad headace could be cause o migrain

Answer 10

stiff neck
headache
soreness in lower back