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Q: What is stiff neck associated with meningitis called?
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What are symptoms of meningitis?

Fever Vomiting Intense headache Stiff neck


How does meningitis affect your skin?

bad headaches, stiff neck and vomiting a lot..


Do you have meningitis?

No, I don't, but if I had a headache with a stiff, painful neck I would certainly go to the ER to get checked for it.


What would a soar throat stiff neck and rash be?

If you or someone you know are sick you should see a doctor. With that said, they are all symptoms of meningitis.


What is nuchal rigidity and fever?

Nuchal rigidity means that the back of the neck is stiff . The person can not bend their head forward. This is often a sign of meningitis. The fever also gives a clue to an infection as it goes with the other sign. The rigidity can be seem with hemorrhage in the meninges and could be found in an accident victim.


How can you use symptom in a sentence?

Danger signals associated with neck pain in some cases, neck pain may be a symptom of meningitis.


What is it if I have pain in the back of the head and a stiff neck for three days is it symptoms of anything?

yes , it could be signs of meningitis go to hospital straightaway .


What are these symptoms related to Headache chill stiff neck confusion irritable and nausea?

It could be meningitis. It is importnat to seek medical care immediately with these symptoms.


what are common symptoms of meningitis?

Common symptoms of meningitis include the following: vomiting, severe headaches, fever, stiff and painful neck, seizures, confusion, skin rash, dizzy spells, muscle weakness, eye sensitivity.


What are the symptoms of meningitis?

Meningitis (viral/bacterial) is still very dangerous as it could affect spine and brain though its uncommon. Most common symptoms are fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck, slow brain, skin rash, body or eye ache.


What are the differences in symptoms of viral meningitis and bacterial meningitis?

There is really no difference between the symptoms of viral and bacterial meningitis. With both you will have fever, headache, stiff neck, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. However that being said bacterial comes on suddenly where viral can take a few days.


What are the symptoms of meningitis people should know about?

Meningococcal Meningitis, which can be vaccinated against, lasts from 2 to 10 (commonly 3 to 4) days, symptoms include Headache, nausea, stiff neck, fever. Minimum exclusion from others is until physician permits return.