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Learn more about Aseptic meningitis
Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
What is aseptic meningitis?
Aseptic meningitis is inflammation of the brain's membranes without identifying a bacterial cause on testing. It is usually caused by viral infections but can also be due to fungal infection, spirochetal infection, medication-induced, or associated with cancer or other systemic diseases. Symptoms of meningitis are headache, light intolerance (photophobia), fever, and neck stiffness.
Symptoms of aseptic meningitis
Fever
Headache
Headache worsens when I shake my head quickly
Pain over the temples
Nausea or vomiting
History of tuberculosis
Excessively sleepy or falling asleep in the day
Forehead pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for aseptic meningitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose aseptic meningitis
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you feel your headaches get worse when you shake your head quickly from side to side?
Do you have pain around your temples?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Treatment for aseptic meningitis
Most people with aseptic meningitis recover in one to two weeks without medical treatment. Rest, hydration, pain killers, anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics, or antivirals are usually prescribed depending on the cause of the inflammation of the brain's membranes.
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