How to Recover From Meningitis

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Meningitis is a communicable disease that causes inflammation of the fluid surrounding the spinal cord and brain. Meningitis can be caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection and the severity of the illness and the mode of treatment differ depending on the type. Bacterial and viral meningitis treatment and recovery typically requires hospital-level care, and fungal meningitis may require long courses of antifungal medications dispensed by a health care professional. Despite the course of treatment, recovery from meningitis is a long process and symptoms may recur until the immune system has fully fought off the disease. Read the following article to learn how to recover from meningitis.

Steps

1. Complete the recommended treatment as prescribed by your health care professional.
   • Viral meningitis does not have a known treatment. The immune system is left to fight off the disease which takes approximately 7-to-10 days. However, patients often require hospital-level care for the duration of the illness in order to counteract symptoms and prevent secondary complications.
   • Bacterial meningitis requires close monitoring in the hospital and is usually treated with antibiotics. Kidney dialysis, ventilator assistance and other treatments may be necessary to achieve full recovery.
   • Fungal meningitis is treated with long courses of strong antifungal drugs administered via an IV line.
2. Regain your strength by getting plenty of rest and replenishing lost fluids and nutrients.
3. Gradually resume your usual routine with your doctor's permission. You may still be easily exhausted, so slowly take on 1 or 2 daily activities in order to give your body a chance to fully recuperate.
4. Protect your weakened immune system by avoiding individuals who are ill and highly populated environments.

Warnings

• If you believe you have contracted meningitis, contact your health care provider for a proper diagnosis including the testing of blood and spinal fluid.