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Flatnews.cf, HEALTH - Meningitis is a disease of inflammation of the membranes that envelop the brain and in the spinal cord. Membrane or membranes called meninges actually serves to protect the brain and spinal cord of bacteria and viruses.
When the meninges are infected, there was a disease called meningitis. More cases of meningitis caused by a viral infection than bacteria. So what saa symptoms if exposed menigitis?
1. Flu
Menigitis symptoms often resemble the flu. Executive Director of the University of Missouri Student Health Centertis, Susan Even, MD, said the flu could be the early signs of meningitis.
If fever, headaches accompanied by nausea and vomiting, did not improve after taking the drug immediately see a doctor for further examination.
2. Neck stiffness
Stiff neck can also be a symptom of meningitis. Different rigid neck with aches and pains in the neck when just woken up. In meningitis, stiff neck will feel pain when stretching. The pain may spread to the head and back.
3. The eyes are sensitive to light
Beware of meningitis when the eyes become more sensitive when he saw the light. For example, you often squint when looking little sunlight or a lamp.
The possibility of inflammation of the optic nerve behind the eye. Typically, eye pain is accompanied by headache.
4. Confusion and trouble concentrating
Meningitis affects the performance of the brain when infection occurs in the lining of the brain. As a result, you will feel the confusion and difficulty concentrating. For example, you become often feel confused to explain something.
5. Red spots on the skin
Appears red spots or rash on the skin can also be a sign of meningitis. These symptoms can occur when the bacteria release toxins, thus making the blood vessels in the skin are disturbed and led to a rash.
According to Susan, if it is to appear rash, meningitis is usually more severe. Unwittingly, organ and nerve damage in the brain may have already occurred.
