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I Have The Symptoms Of Meningitis . I Don’t Know

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Posted on Sat, 24 Aug 2019
Question: I have the symptoms of Meningitis. I don’t know whether to go to the crowded ER on a Sat night or wait until Sunday am ? My symptoms include headache, nausea, neck pain, chills, feeling cold, a little foggy headed. I am not throwing up and symptoms having been growing slowly in severity over the last week.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it would be best to be seen as soon as possible if meningitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

If you suspect meningitis, it is important to be seen as soon as possible so that you can be seen, assessed and treated.
Meningitis requires immediate treatment.

It is possible that your symptoms are related to a viral infection that may resolve with fluids , rest, paracetamol/tylenol but if meningitis is suspected, this would need to be ruled out by thorough assessment from a doctor.

In addition to a complete history and examination, investigations such as a lumbar puncture/spinal tap, would be needed to obtain a small amount of CSf to seen to the lab

I hope this helps. feel free to ask any other questions
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I Have The Symptoms Of Meningitis . I Don’t Know

Brief Answer: it would be best to be seen as soon as possible if meningitis Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic If you suspect meningitis, it is important to be seen as soon as possible so that you can be seen, assessed and treated. Meningitis requires immediate treatment. It is possible that your symptoms are related to a viral infection that may resolve with fluids , rest, paracetamol/tylenol but if meningitis is suspected, this would need to be ruled out by thorough assessment from a doctor. In addition to a complete history and examination, investigations such as a lumbar puncture/spinal tap, would be needed to obtain a small amount of CSf to seen to the lab I hope this helps. feel free to ask any other questions