Conditions A-Z

Meningitis

From Wikidata and MedlinePlus; a guide, not a diagnosis.

Usual symptoms

  • Headaches
  • A fever (feeling hot, with chills or sweats)
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea (feeling sick)
  • Light hurting your eyes
  • Meningeal syndrome

Having some of these does not mean you have this condition: many conditions share the same symptoms.

Who to see

  • A doctor for the brain and nerves
  • A clinic for infections

Related health checks

Headache, nerves and memory · Fever check · Protection check: tests and vaccines

Read more

  • Meningitis MedlinePlus
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