How To Exclude Meningitis After Self Diagnosis Per WebMD Symptoms
Question: How to exclude meningitis after self diagnosis per WebMD symptoms
Brief Answer:
Consider consulting with your Doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
WebMD symptoms checker is a service that may help you to understand the meaning of your symptoms, but is not a tool for a diagnosis.
So, since there is doubt for meningitis and other conditions after submitting your symptoms at webMD service, you should be evaluated medically by your Doctor and by tests ( blood tests, imaging studies of the brain, etc.) for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Consider consulting with your Doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
WebMD symptoms checker is a service that may help you to understand the meaning of your symptoms, but is not a tool for a diagnosis.
So, since there is doubt for meningitis and other conditions after submitting your symptoms at webMD service, you should be evaluated medically by your Doctor and by tests ( blood tests, imaging studies of the brain, etc.) for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Sounds like your generalizing..what
Specific scans/exams I should request..please?
Specific scans/exams I should request..please?
Brief Answer:
Specified below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
More specifically, tests that are necessary for a correct diagnosis include blood cultures for possible infection, blood tests to evaluate the levels of inflammation (CPR, WBC, ESR, etc.).
Imaging studies that are necessary include brain MRI.
In a number of cases, spinal tap and cerebrospinal fluid examination are necessary too.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to discuss with me if you have further questions.
Specified below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
More specifically, tests that are necessary for a correct diagnosis include blood cultures for possible infection, blood tests to evaluate the levels of inflammation (CPR, WBC, ESR, etc.).
Imaging studies that are necessary include brain MRI.
In a number of cases, spinal tap and cerebrospinal fluid examination are necessary too.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to discuss with me if you have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T