Patient's question:
Recently, my child has been experiencing some dry coughing and twitching, and they always want to take a nap. It's said that meningitis can also have some of these symptoms, and I'm very worried. What if it really is meningitis? So, how can I confirm if it's meningitis, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Confirming the clinical diagnosis of meningitis is generally not difficult. First, it is important to consider tuberculosis meningitis. The clinical symptoms of meningitis primarily manifest as recurring dizziness, fever, or the recurrence of meningeal irritation symptoms. In clinical diagnosis, the type of meningitis can be determined by examining cerebrospinal fluid through lumbar puncture. If it is confirmed that the meningitis is caused by bacterial or viral mycoplasma infection, the treatment primarily involves using relevant antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications.