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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30 weeks size mass per abdomen *Chief Complaints* 45 year old Para 2 with previous history of myomectomy presented with mass per abdomen and abdominal doscomfort. *History* 45 year female presented with mass per abdomen. She had two normal deliveries. History of myomectomy done for fibroid uterus 8 years back. Papers of surgery were not available. H/o heaviness in lower abdomen and discomfort. No history of heavy menstrual bleeding. *Vitals* Pulse 88/ min. BP 114/80 mmHg. *Physical Examination* Per abdomen . Mass palpable per abdomen around 30 weeks size of gravid uterus irregular , restricted mobility. Well defined margins, firm in consistency, non tender. No guarding/ rigidity/ free fluid. Per speculum examination revealed cervix and vagina normal. Per vaginal examination. Same mass felt per abdomen and multiple fibroids palpable in uterus on posterior wall and lateral walls *Investigations* Ultraound revealed multiple fibroids largest posterior wall fibroid 20*18 cm. *Diagnosis* Fibroid Uterus *Management* Patient underwent adhesiolysis followed by TAH + BSO. OT findings: Uterus irregularly enlarged to 30 weeks with multiple fibroids largest left postero lateral fibroid 20*18 cm. Dense adhesions noted between posterior wall of uterus and sigmoid and rectum. Also adhesions between left adnexa and left lateral pelvic wall. All adhesions were dissected using sharp dissection and Hysterectomy done.
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