Overview Of The Causes And Complications Of Meningitis

Issues With Memory

Some patients have reported issues with memory following their recovery from meningitis. This can occur when there is brain damage as a result of the illness. Memory problems can take several different forms. The brain has different ways of storing and retrieving memory. Some patients might have problems with their long-term memory and remembering core events. Others might have trouble with short-term recall, which can make it difficult to keep appointment times or remember new facts. The problems with memory sometimes have an impact on a patient's school or work performance, particularly when they interfere with their ability to stick to schedules. The memory issues tend to be worst immediately following recovery from meningitis. In most cases, issues with memory will get better over time. Some patients make a full recovery. It's important to have a neurologist monitor any ongoing cognitive impairments after meningitis. If the memory problems get progressively worse instead of better, there may be factors beyond meningitis at play.

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