Meningism refers to nuchal rigidity or neck stiffness.
Presentation
Meningism present (situation) O/E - meningism O/E - meningism present On examination - meningism On examination - meningism (disorder) On examination - meningism present On examination - meningism present (disorder) All content of the ICD-10 CM Search [averbis.com]
A diagnosis of spinal subarachnoid haemorrhage should be considered in any patient who presents with acute back pain and slowly or rapidly progressive neurological signs in the limbs, even when meningism is absent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] of the neck muscles; if flexion of the neck is painful but full range of motion is present, nuchal rigidity is absent. [en.wikipedia.org]
M Tuberculoma, presenting with features of meningism like neck rigidity, positive Kernig's sign and Brudzinski's sign is not very common, but it was the presenting feature in our patient. [freethesaurus.com]
Musculoskeletal
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Neck Pain
Then, neck MRI was performed for the exploration of neck pain and stiffness. [thejournalofheadacheandpain.springeropen.com]
Once again, the most common symptom pattern is persistent headache, neck pain, visual disturbances, photophobia, nausea, vagueness, poor concentration, poor memory and a general sense of malaise and unwellness. [ccst.co.uk]
Pain: 1 person, 100.00% Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 100.00% Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 100.00% Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 1 person, 100.00% Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 100.00% * Approximation [ehealthme.com]
MD My almost 3 year old daughter woke up this morning with neck pain and stiffness...she will literally cry out in pain when she moves it a certain way. [healthcaremagic.com]
Neurologic
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Neck Stiffness
It may also be caused by infection with a bacterium, virus, or fungus A disorder characterized by neck stiffness, headache, and photophobia resulting from irritation of the cerebral meninges The symptoms of neck stiffness, headache, and photophobia resulting [icd9data.com]
[…] is (pathology) inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia. [wikidiff.com]
Meningism refers to nuchal rigidity or neck stiffness. [symptoma.com]
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Kernig's Sign
Signs and symptoms[edit] Positive Kernig's sign in cerebrospinal meningitis The main clinical signs that indicate meningism are nuchal rigidity, Kernig's sign and Brudzinski's signs. [en.wikipedia.org]
Signs and symptoms Positive Kernig's sign in cerebrospinal meningitis The main clinical signs that indicate meningism are nuchal rigidity, Kernig's sign and Brudzinski's signs. [wiki.kfd.me]
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Stupor
The diagnosis of stupor and coma. Vol. 19. Oxford University Press, 1982. - warning! This link takes you to a download of the whole 9.0Mb file, which represents the entire volume of the 1980 second edition. [derangedphysiology.com]
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Brudzinski's Sign Positive
Brudzinski’s sign: Position the patients supine and passively flex their neck. This test is positive if this manoeuvre causes reflex flexion of the hip and knee. [ep.bmj.com]
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Cognitive Impairment
The main problems are deafness (in 14%) and cognitive impairment (in 10%). [4] Epidemiology Demography of meningococcal meningitis. meningitis belt epidemic zones sporadic cases only Although meningitis is a notifiable disease in many countries, the exact [marefa.org]
Workup
Young infants commonly require lumbar puncture as a part of the routine workup for fever without a source, as they have a much higher risk of meningitis than older persons and do not reliably show signs of meningeal irritation ( meningismus ). [diki.pl]
Subsequent workup revealed a HIV-1 viral load of 239,000 and a CD4 lymphocyte count of 59/mm 3. Over the course of his admission, blood cultures grew Streptococcus alactolyticus, which was sensitive to ceftriaxone, so vancomycin was discontinued. [practicalneurology.com]
Treatment
Treatments and pathologies linked to “meningism” Associated treatments Apis Mellifica Bryonia Alba Associated pathologies Headaches Vomiting Good to know : Traditional analgesics only have a limited effect on intense headaches which is why, in such cases [homeopathyguide.net]
We describe aseptic meningitis in a 10-month-old infant after treatment of cardiac allograft rejection with OKT3. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
More treatment-centered approach helps you focus on the therapeutic process—from diagnostic evaluation and testing to treatment selection. [books.google.it]
For the best results, immediate treatment is recommended above all else. Individuals displaying symptoms of this syndrome should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible. See for more information and to learn more about treatment options. [queenofreviews.com]
Prognosis
The prognosis depends on early diagnosis and treatment. [tandfonline.com]
We also include a review of the relevant literature including the implications for HIV status on the patient’s prognosis. [practicalneurology.com]
Meningismus, in general, comes with a positive prognosis. Most patients, including young children, will recover from the underlying cause and get better. For the best results, immediate treatment is recommended above all else. [queenofreviews.com]
Prognosis [ 8 ] Mortality ranges between 17% and 32%. Poor prognosis is reported in patients who are immunocompromised, have diabetes mellitus or cirrhosis and presentation with a low Glasgow Coma Score. [patient.info]
[…] also offer better meds that are better geared for her specific condition.It is hard to see your child go through something so very painful and debilitating.i had to deal with that when my son went into liver failure.not pretty.What is her long term prognosis [healthboards.com]
Etiology
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Brudzinski's sign occurs in meningitis (of any etiology) where passive flexion of a patient's neck elicits reflexive bilateral knee and hip flexion; it was originally known as the "nape of the neck sign" and was one of several physical exam maneuvers [radiopaedia.org]
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Determining the etiology of a postimplant headache is important particularly when considering the possibility of a life‐threatening infection. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
Epidemiology
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He has since completed further training in emergency medicine, clinical toxicology, clinical epidemiology and health professional education. [lifeinthefastlane.com]
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 2007;28(5):614-617. Pandian JD, Sarada C, Radhakrishnan VV, Kishore A. Iatrogenic meningitis after lumbar puncture—a preventable health hazard. [practicalneurology.com]
Pathophysiology
Its pathophysiology is related to T-cell-mediated autoimmune processes directed against one or more antigenic components of melanocytes. [panafrican-med-journal.com]
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Exact seizure pathophysiology is unknown. [pathophys.org]
Pathophysiology There are a variety of pathogens which cause bacterial meningitis. Also listed are the age groups in which the organism is common: Neisseria meningitidis (or meningococcus): all age groups except neonates. [medrevise.co.uk]
Prevention
Prevention of bacterial endocarditis. [books.google.it]
Healthcare personnel and patients alike should be advised of this risk as well as measures to prevent its occurrence. [practicalneurology.com]
In case of subarachnoid hemorhage, prevention of rebleeding is essential. In case a subarachnoid hemorrhage is suspected, its origin needs to be determined by cerebral angiography. [xpertdox.com]
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