10 Viral Meningitis Symptoms
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Lack of Appetite
Inflammation around the brain may cause a loss of appetite along with nausea and vomiting. Disruption in communication in the brain and spinal cord due to the inflammation can slow down food processing in the body's digestive tract.1’Viral Meningitis.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/viral.html,2’Viral Meningitis.’ Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350508
The stomach may empty more slowly, or even reject food through vomiting. Consuming clear liquids, such as broth and electrolyte drinks, may provide the nutrition a person needs until their lack of appetite resolves.
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