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Symptoms and test for meningitis!? I am having head ache and stiff neck from past 2 weeks! Plus I am feeling weak and exhausted. Would CT scan of brain be sufficient?

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Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected. Vir ...  Read More

Hi can a 3 month baby get meningitis, if yes what are the symptoms, high grade fever last for how long? Do medications work?And paediatrician just by looking physically say it that he might have it or not?

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Yes can be told in physical consultation Fever no subsiding Injection is the only mode of treatment Life threatening disease ...  Read More

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My cousin who had/has meningitis is coming to my home. Will it spread to me if I sit beside him or his mother?

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Depends on what meningitis is he having and what symptoms. ...  Read More

I had an ear infection Sunday. Severe ear pain - went to the hospital and got antibiotics. As my ear pain started fading away I noticed a headache, chills, cough. The bad flu like symptoms are gone. But I’m currently experiencing muscle pain in my neck, shoulders and back. Is it from me laying on the couch for three days, meningitis or something el

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Symptoms of meningitis will be much severe and you will not be in position to type this question. Probably you are suffering from post viral symptoms and usually simple over the counter analgesics and ...  Read More

She suffered from meningitis last year. Having memory problem and very depressed. She has shown improvement but want to know what we can do further for her improvement.

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U can meet a psychiatrist for her depression component...tht should help ...  Read More

I don't have fever, but some headache every day from past 2 weeks and pain in the lower side of neck and back. Can It be meningitis?

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It is less likely to be if the symptoms have not increased from past 2 weeks. Do you have vomiting and neck stiffness? You can follow up with me so that we can discuss your symptoms. ...  Read More

I'm fairly confident I had some form of meningitis in the last year but left it untreated. Though I recovered, should I still go to a doctor to check if that's true? Can it still be serious after recovery?

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HELLO, ONE CONSULTATION N MRI WILL BE HELPFUL. O.K ...  Read More

Can MRI and CT scan track meningitis or not.Is there any specific test for the same if not done by MRI

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Mri can diagnose active meningitis but not at very early stage Lumbar puncture and csf analysis will clinch the diagnosis of meningitis ...  Read More

Past history of tubercular meningitis and now according to reports there is tuberculoma...after 1 month of treatment she is not improving

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Treatment of any TB should be taken at least for 6-9 months to get desirable improvement. As advised by concern Dr.one should not missed any dosage schedule n should not stop treatment of his or her ...  Read More

Hi, my grand mother is 79/years old, she is suffering from meningitis, so plz refer us some doctor for advice in surat

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Who diagnosed it as meningitis? Take her to any good hospital near you . Treatment started the earlier the better. You can consult any neurologist and ...  Read More

Hi 12th day after FET. Two embryo's transferred. Both 4AA grade on day 5 No symptoms seen at all What are chances Highly anxiety

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My 7 year old son was not given Meningitis vaccine during early immuninzation. I want to ask when should it be given now. At hat age

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It can be taken now mam. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS, MD PAEDIATRICS, PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow (Newborn specialist) ...  Read More

I am in 13 weeks and my nt nb scan was done on 29th august, where everything was normal except the ratio for preterm delivery was 1:63. Recently i am not feeling any symptoms, but having blewding gums from 1 day. Is that normal.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi doctor 2years back my wife got meningitis while 2mnths pregnant they gave 2weeks iv and mild antibiotics in NICU care hospital Hyderabad they did not do contrast mri due to pregnancy but did mri twice they said their mri are more advanced so that contrast can be skipped. Mri appear normal after two weeks she discharged we had a baby . but e

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Need proper Evaluation, than only diagnosis can be done. Check her bp regularly ...  Read More

My lmp 4.1.2025. CRL:12.5mm 7 week 3days EDD:24/10/25 GS:30.6mm 8weeks 1days Pog:7weeks6days and FHR good I don't have any symptoms. Is it ok for baby.. And previously I had miscarriage at 14 weeks of pregnancy. So doctor recommended heparin 40mg injection daily is it necessary. I have blood pressure also

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No the injection is not necessary Unless you r apla positive There are oral substitutes also available of this injection Ultrasound findings are normal If you had a second trimester miscarriage yo ...  Read More

I have had some of these symptoms for years but was never that serious, but these days it has been extreme and really scary to experience, some days ago i had a really bad experience, I stood up and all my vision went black and my body started shaking I lost my balance and I almost fell, my body was shaking like crazy I thought I will die and the

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have been suffering with a headache (pressing type) with mild fever and later got high fever and muscle pain for the last 3 months. I also had positive kernig's sign and terminal neck rigidity.With time it's getting worse. I consulted a dr. which diagnosed me with chronic Meningitis. The MRI shows doubtful meningeal enhancement and the lumbar pun

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Trea ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter 2.6 years has been consuming boiled eggs on daily basis. From past few months she is having stuffy or running nose, sneezing(occasional) and water eyes(occasional). Itchy nose or puts fingers in tongue(rarely).Can these be due to egg allergy? She is facing respiratory symptoms but no fever.

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Respiratory allergies alone are rarely due to any food. ...  Read More

Hi..what are the other symptoms of infantile spasm in 2 month kid other than jerking. Like do baby be fed well and gian weight.

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Yes...Baby will be able to feed well ...  Read More

Im experiencing stomach leg cramps with back pain , along with milky white discharge ,breast tenderness at 7 dpo Had unprotected sex during ovulation Last period:10th March Expected period:9th April What is the reason for above symptoms

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Please seek a formal consultation with a Gynaecologist in your area or on Practo. This will involve a prolonged discussion and further management. ...  Read More

Protected vaginal Intercourse. There is no damages in condom . Less than 30 second .so for I have slightly itching is this symptoms or anything else.

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Few tests needs to be done for evaluation ...  Read More

What is suppression symptoms effect suppression causes can I it soo feelings emotion Can depression & social cause vision problems like new experiencing dry eyes

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Kindly reframe your question ...  Read More

11 February a dog teeth Scratch me Scratch have no bleeding it can't see normally after 2 hours and i not take vaccine and i not take rabies vaccine I sanitized my hands Then after 4 months I suddenly my head heavy and dizzy and after 1.5 months the heaviness is still the same and now the neck is also hurting and my posture is also wrong 8-10 hour

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

From last week I had some symptoms 1) hives that goes after taking antihistamine 2) muscles weakness 3) little swollen lymph node of armpit right side that comes and goes 4) yesterday I tested hiv antibodies test of elcia it is negative.( 37 days after exposure) (unprotected sex) I have also tested my t4 (thyroid) it was 11.38 Tell me what should

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Immediately consult ...  Read More

I have these symptoms Physical symptoms 1. Constant headaches, tightness pressure in head 2. Body pain in left side of body including heart area, which doesn't feel like muscle pain 3. Pain on top of the head 4. Left hand is clenched 5. Throat lump and tightness all the time 6. Recently electric type zolts/zaps from head to body 7. Unable to co

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Can be due to long term usage of marijuana ... detailed assessment is must https://g.co/kgs/Rjcs5h ...  Read More

My father was diagnosed with TB Meningitis,the doctors had started all the 3 the att medicines - Ethambutol,pzide,rimpafcin .He suffered from medically induced hepatitis since the medicines were started all at once. Later we took advice from other doctor post which we got to know that Tuberculoma is also suspected(post MRI it was confirmed). The do

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

Symptoms are •Mild fever after doing household work since 2 months • Tiredness • Acidity sometimes (gap of 3-4 days) since 2 years • Female 52 Weight 75 kg and doing walking since many years minimum 5000 steps and daily 20 mins exercise. But weight kept on increasing. • Snore badly. What it should be?

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All the symptoms that you mentioned are not related. It may be due to a deficiency. Detailed discussion with the patient is needed to ascertain anything. Consult at your convenience. ...  Read More

As we both are planning for baby,we had a alternate days intercourse few weeks ago during the fertile window. Now my wife period cycle must to be start on 30th june but there is no symptoms of period coming ,nor there is any symptoms of pregnancy. What would be the case and what must be do now??

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MY 23 YRS BROTHER IS DIAGNOSED 3 WKS BACK WITH TB MENINGITIS. HE HAS IMPROVED THAN BEFORE AND NOW HE IS ON STEROIDS, AND TB MEDICINES ORALLY... BUT STILL HE DO HAVE LOW GRADE FEVER 100 TO 102 SOS 103.. WITH MILD HEADACHE. I WANT TO ASK IS IT NORMAL TO HAVE SUCH SYMPTOMS DURING TREATMENT??

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app ...  Read More

Hi... This to inform about my pregnancy after 1.6 years of marriage lyf... Now I'm 14 weeks pregnant. My query is I'm about to travel to abroad within 2 weeks, so to visit that country everyone is supposed to get a shot of meningitis vaccine. I'm clueless whether it's safe for my developing foetus... So i need a valuable input abt this query

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Meningitis vaccine is not recommended in pregnancy. But I think you will not be keen to change your program. You will be more keen on changing Guidelines. ...  Read More

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