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Symptoms and test for meningitis.
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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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
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. Viral, bacterial and fungal meningitis have different symptoms. You'll need a lumbar puncture, X-Ray, Ct scan(if indicated), etc to diagnose meningitis. I would advise you to visit the neurologist at the earliest so that you can be examined and undergo the necessary investigations to find the underlying cause and have it treated accordingly.
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