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Recovering from Meningitis
If you have had or are recovering
from Meningitis,
you may be experiencing one or more of the following
symptoms.
| POSSIBLE LONG TERM AFFECTS
OF MENINGITIS |
| Headaches |
Lack of
Concentration |
| Tired and Chronic Fatigue |
Learning Difficulties |
| Changes in Character |
Clumsiness - Co-ordination
Problems |
| Depression |
Fear of Doctors and Hospitals |
| Emotional |
Loss of Balance |
| Nightmares |
Deafness |
| Mood Swings |
Dizziness |
| Aggression |
Tinnitus |
| Behavioural Problems |
Epilepsy - Seizures - Fits |
| Temper Tantrums |
Temporary to Long Term Mental Impairment |
| Short Term Memory Loss - Difficulty Retaining
Information |
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| YOUNGER CHILDREN MAY
EXPERIENCE |
| Loss of newly acquired
skills |
Other Emotional and Behavioural Problems |
| Bed Wetting |
Weakness, Paralysis
or Spasms of part of body (if permanent, sometimes called Cerebral
Palsy) |
| Clinginess |
Speech Problems |
| Wakefulness |
Loss of Sight / Chages in Sight |
| Demand Attention |
Aggressive Behaviour |
| Disturbed Sleep |
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M.A.S. can advise you and put
you in touch with medical professionals specialising in Meningitis related
illness
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