Aseptic meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis. You get it when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but can be deadly. It usually starts with bacteria that cause a cold-like infection. It can cause stroke, hearing loss, and brain damage. It can also harm other organs. Pneumococcal infections and meningococcal infections are the most common causes of bacterial meningitis.Anyone can get meningitis, but it is more common in people with weak immune systems. Meningitis can get serious very quickly. You should get medical care right away if you haveA sudden high fever A severe headache A stiff neck Nausea or vomitingEarly treatment can help prevent serious problems, including death. Tests to diagnose meningitis include blood tests, imaging tests, and a spinal tap to test cerebrospinal fluid. Antibiotics can treat bacterial meningitis. Antiviral medicines may help some types of viral meningitis. Other medicines can help treat symptoms.There are vaccines to prevent some of the bacterial infections that cause meningitis.NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Cbc crp lumbar puncture . Fosphenytion for seizures . Do serum electrolytes . Paracetamol i'v round the clock. R/o raised icp.
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MULTILOCULATED OVARIAN CYST *Chief Complaints* 46 year old female presented with sudden onset lower abdominal pain *History* 46 year old para 2 previous 2 LSCS presented with history of lower abdominal pain which was sudden in onset associated with nausea. Pain was not relieved by any medication. No history of abdominal distension or bloating. No history of loss of appetite or weight. *Vitals* Pulse 90/ min. BP 144/86 mmHg. *Physical Examination* Per abdomen there was mass palpable of variegated consistency around 24 weeks size of gravid uterus more on right side occupying right ileac fossa , right lumbar region and suprapubic region. Tenderness present on deep palpation. No free fluid. *Investigations* Ultrasound done revealed right ovarian neoplasm with multiple septae. CA 125 was 28 *Diagnosis* Right ovarian neoplasm with torsion *Management* Patient was taken for emergency laparotomy and proceed. OT findings Uterus normal size. Right sided multiloculated ovarian cyst with mucinous content . Fluid in cyst around 1.5 litres. No surface growth/ excrescences. Evidence of torsion of two and half turns around infundibulopelvic axis. Left ovary and fallopian tube normal. Right salpingo ovariotomy done. Patient fine
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