Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I visit the neurology department. I had meningitis as a child and it wasn't treated. Can it improve my intelligence?Doctor's answer:
The patient had meningitis in childhood. If treated promptly, it generally does not affect the patient's intellectual and physical development. If it was encephalitis or viral meningitis, it might also have some impact, but since it has been decades, a complete recovery might be challenging. It is difficult to determine whether the intellectual issues were caused by meningitis. Economic development varies from person to person, and there is also a genetic factor from the parents, which has some relevance. Therefore, it is important to maintain a positive mindset.