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Best Doctors for Meningitis Treatment in Hyderabad

What is Meningitis ?

Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective layers surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. It is usually secondary to viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections and rarely in cancer or vasculitis. Find the best doctors for Meningitis in Hyderabad on Skedoc. We will help you find top doctors who can help treat Meningitis.

166 Doctors for Meningitis Treatment found

Dr. Vemula Sreekanth - Neurologist

Dr. Vemula Sreekanth

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. Niloufer Ali - Neurologist

Dr. Niloufer Ali

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. M A Mukheem Mudabbir - Neurologist

Dr. M A Mukheem Mudabbir

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. Pranuthi Pynam - Neurologist

Dr. Pranuthi Pynam

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. Ramesh Chepuru - Neurologist

Dr. Ramesh Chepuru

MBBS, DNB, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. Rahul Nimmakayala - Neurologist

Dr. Rahul Nimmakayala

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. Chitela Sita - Neurologist

Dr. Chitela Sita

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. K. Amareshwar Rao - Neurologist

Dr. K. Amareshwar Rao

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. Avinash Kumar Addoju - Neurologist

Dr. Avinash Kumar Addoju

MBBS, MD, DNB (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. Rahul Nag Namburi - Neurologist

Dr. Rahul Nag Namburi

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. Subhash Kaul - Neurologist

Dr. Subhash Kaul

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. N. Sandesh - Neurologist

Dr. N. Sandesh

MBBS, DNB, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. A Goutami Priyadarsani - Neurologist

Dr. A Goutami Priyadarsani

MBBS, MD, DM, DNB (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. Sudheer Pachipala - Neurologist

Dr. Sudheer Pachipala

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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Dr. K.Rakesh - Neurologist

Dr. K.Rakesh

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)

Neurologist

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What are the causes of Meningitis?

The Common causes of Meningitis include:

  1. Bacterial Meningitis (caused by streptococcus pneumonia, Neisseria meningitis, Haemophilus influenza, and Listeria monocytosis)
  2. Viral Meningitis
  3. Chronic Meningitis
  4. Fungal Meningitis
  5. Parasitic Meningitis
  6. Missing vaccinations for Meningitis
  7. Low immune Power

What are the symptoms of Meningitis? 

The symptoms of Meningitis include- 

  1. Fever
  2. Headache
  3. Neck stiffness
  4. Nausea
  5. Drowsiness
  6. Seizures
  7. Vomiting
  8. Lethargy
  9. Altered mental state
  10. Sensitivity to bright light, etc

Frequently asked questions

The treatment plan for Meningitis varies from one person to another. It depends on the types of Meningitis the patient is diagnosed with, its severity, and overall condition. For most of the patients, it is by medical treatment. Very few may require intensive care monitoring.

Meditations play an essential role in treating Meningitis. In treating bacterial Meningitis, antibiotics & corticosteroids will help; antiviral medications, pain relief medications, and bed rest can treat viral Meningitis.

Yes, there are a particular specific set of preventive measures one must take to avoid the spread of infections. They include- hand hygiene steps, droplet precautions, patient placement, etc. 

It depends on the type of Meningitis & its severity. Bacterial Meningitis requires intravenous antibiotics and corticosteroids, and viral Meningitis involves bed rest and antiviral medications. In contrast, other meningitis treatment depends on the type of Meningitis the patient is diagnosed with. 

Meningitis & dizziness are two different medical conditions caused due to various causes. Meningitis is a condition caused due to inflammation of the meninges (a layer that covers the brain & spinal cord). At the same time, dizziness refers to lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or a feeling of spinning the head.

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