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Are Weakness, Memory Loss And Confusion Common Problems Post Meningitis?

hi, recently my father had surgory for pituitory tumor. post surgory he got meningitis. after almost 40 days of hospitalisation he got discharged. now he has problems like weakness, short term memory loss and part of long term memory loss and confusion. Please suggest me these are common problems post meningitis.
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
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Hello,

Yes, unfortunately, these problems may persist after meningitis. There should be improved with time, it is necessary to follow the recommendations of your father's Doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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Are Weakness, Memory Loss And Confusion Common Problems Post Meningitis?

Hello, Yes, unfortunately, these problems may persist after meningitis. There should be improved with time, it is necessary to follow the recommendations of your father s Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical