10 Symptoms of Meningitis
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Seizures
Seizures are also common meningitis symptoms that occur in about 30 percent of patients. They may come in either early or in advanced meningitis. Seizures happen because the inflammation of the meninges and the fluid within them causes swellings around the brain. These swellings exert abnormal pressure on the brain which affects brain functions and leads to the seizures. Seizures may also result from the poisoning by the infection causing bacteria.
Meningitis-causing bacteria may also interfere with the body fluid balancing mechanism. This can lead to low sodium levels which may also cause seizures. Besides the seizures, the patient may develop an uncharacteristic posture and movements of the arms, legs, neck and head.
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