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Doctor, does meningitis leave sequelae? I regret so much. My friend is just over 3 years old this year. When the child had a fever, there was a hemorrhagic epidemic, so the family only let him rest at home, after being too worried to go to the doctor, he was diagnosed with meningococcal disease. Up to now is the 8th day since the fever started. Currently, the child has recovered from the disease, has no fever and skin rash, but is still not active and cheerful as usual. Don't know if meningitis leaves any sequelae? I worry too much.
Thu Tram
Answer
Meningitis when cured can leave sequelae, for example: limited mobility (paralysis, muscle stiffness...), mental retardation... This is easy found that. But there are sequelae of hearing loss, it is necessary to consult a specialist for timely detection and treatment.
Meningitis is a dangerous disease that can leave sequelae. Because the initial manifestations of the disease are relatively similar to many other diseases, it is easy to confuse them with other fever-causing diseases, leading to late treatment. If the disease is detected late and not treated in time, the disease can lead to many serious sequels such as cerebral palsy, leg paralysis, arm paralysis, epilepsy, deafness, poor memory, affecting learning results. ...
Fortunately, if meningitis is detected early and treated promptly, the treatment efficiency is high, leaving no sequelae.
Doctor II Tran Thi Linh Chi - Head of Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Vinmec Hai Phong General Hospital
