10 Viral Meningitis Symptoms
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Severe Headache
The mechanism that causes a stiff and painful neck with meningitis may also cause a severe headache. Some viral meningitis patients describe the headache as different from regular headaches. This perception may be due to swelling around the brain, which can put pressure on cranial nerves in the brain.
The headaches experienced with viral meningitis may come and go for up to two weeks. Over-the-counter pain medications may help alleviate the discomfort they cause.1’Viral Meningitis.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/viral.html
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