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How Long Does Viral Meningitis Take To Cure In A Teenager?
My 15 year old son has pericarditis- been unwell for 8 weeks - with viral meningitis as the probable cause - how much longer can this illness last ? he is exhausted & sleeps most of the day and says pain never eases no matter what pain relief he has taken
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Viral meningitis and viral pericarditis have to be managed with anti-viral drugs.
Exhaustion and sleepiness is expected since viral meningitis can affect the brain functions.
Pain has to be managed with pain killers.
In case there are other associated symptoms like fever. that has also to be managed with ante-pyretics.
Thus, the management has to be supportive.
Stay in touch with your physician for prescription of medication and regular follow up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Viral meningitis and viral pericarditis have to be managed with anti-viral drugs.
Exhaustion and sleepiness is expected since viral meningitis can affect the brain functions.
Pain has to be managed with pain killers.
In case there are other associated symptoms like fever. that has also to be managed with ante-pyretics.
Thus, the management has to be supportive.
Stay in touch with your physician for prescription of medication and regular follow up.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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