Reaction Paper On Meningitis

Meningitis

What it is?

According to Mayo Clinic, Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord.

Some symptoms of Meningitis are:

1- Severe headache with nausea or vomiting

2- Stiff Neck

3- Fever

4-Confusion or difficulty concentrating

5-Seizures

6-Sleepiness or difficulty waking

7-Sensitivity to light

8-No appetite or thirst

9-Skin rash

I remember when I was 10 year old, I had Meningitis. It all started when I was playing outside in my backyard. I was hanging on a pole of clothe line. I was upside down on it; suddenly I fell to the floor. It happened so fast.

That very night I had a severe headache. My mother did the usual homemade remedy that used to work. This time, it did not work. I continued

I was even sleepwalking, something I never did before that fall. When I woke up I found myself next to the window talking. My mother asked who is there. I don’t know if I was dreaming or hallucinating. The thing is that, I was talking to my brother-in-law. When I opened my eyes, no one was actually there. This was in between sleep, dream and waking up…weird.

So, the following day, I still had the severe headache. My mother had decided to take me to the doctor. The headache was abnormal. Also, something very strange was happening. Each time I closed my eyes for a little moment, I started dreaming. When my mother was combing my hair I remembered I closed my eyes and I started dreaming that I was walking on the sidewalk with my friend and I spot on the sidewalk. Suddenly I opened my eyes and noticed I spot on the bed. That was strange. I don’t know but the meningitis was making me act weird.

So my mother took me to the doctor. I remember he put me to sit on a table. He was in front of me. He tried to bend me forward a little, but he said I had to be

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What are the risks factors?

Some risk factors for meningitis are:

1- Age is a risk factor. Most bacterial meningitis is common in people under 20.

2- Skipping vaccinations. There is high risk for those who did not complete their recommended childhood or adult vaccination schedule.

What are the complications?

Some complications of Meningitis are

1-Memory difficulty

2-Learning disabilities

3-Brain damage

4-Kidney failure

5-Seizures

6-Shock

7-Hearing loss

8-Death

How to treat and how to prevent?

Meningitis can be treated

How to prevent?

1- Practice a good hygiene (don’t share drinks, straws, lip silks etc)

2- Wash your hands (can prevent germs so keep your hands clean at all time)

3- Stay healthy (keep your immune system healthy by getting enough rest, exercising on a regular basis, and following a healthy diet)

4- Cover your mouth (when you sneeze or cough)

Now, technology and medical research has come a long way. So in case you know someone with this illness, there are chances for recovery. I am very happy that I recovered from this illness and to be able to tell you my