4. Nausea
Nausea can mean a lot of things. It can be a sign of pregnancy, a symptom of the stomach flu, or just the result of indigestion. Many people don’t think much about nausea unless it is persistent or extreme. Many people who have meningitis report feeling nauseous in the days leading up to the diagnosis. The nausea can be felt alone or may accompany other symptoms. Some people experience nausea as a result of the headaches and dizziness that are also symptoms of meningitis.
Some people only experience when they eat or smell food. Others may become nauseous anytime they sit up or get out of bed. The nausea can affect people differently.
While nausea may not be an obvious sign of meningitis without other symptoms being present, it should be cause for concern with if it lasts more than a couple of days. Don’t brush it off and see a doctor if you have nausea and suspect you may have meningitis.