10 Symptoms of Meningitis
Symptom #6: Inability to Concentrate
Difficulty in concentrating may indicate that you or a loved one has meningitis, specially when accompanied by other characteristic symptoms. The difficulty occurs when the inflammation and swelling in the tissues and fluid surrounding the brain cause excess pressure on the brain. This may affect the brain regions responsible for concentration to malfunction and reduce the ability to concentrate. This symptom is most commonly seen in viral meningitis. On presentation, children with viral meningitis may report fever, headache, irritability, vomiting, stiff neck, or fatigue. For several weeks, patients may experience lack of coordination, irritability, and an inability to concentrate.
Signs of poor concentration include the inability to take part in conversation, read or complete other normal activities. It is worth noting that difficulty to concentrate may be associated with meningitis if the patient hasn’t had such a problem before. Other accompanying meningitis symptoms include a sudden, severe headache and a stiff neck.
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