There may be many physical problems that arise in newborns when they are first born, and if these problems can be detected in a timely manner, the chances of eventual recovery will be very high. Meningitis is a common problem in newborns, and parents must detect it in a timely manner. But most parents are unaware of the symptoms of neonatal meningitis. So, in fact, what are the symptoms of neonatal meningitis?
If a newborn suffers from meningitis, they will have the following symptoms.
Firstly, there may be symptoms of fever. The most obvious symptom of a newborn suffering from meningitis is fever. If the temperature of the newborn is not too high, physical therapy can be performed by wiping the body with alcohol. If the temperature is relatively high, medication treatment is needed.
Secondly, newborns with meningitis may experience abnormal emotional symptoms. For example, often feeling restless and crying for no reason. Parents of newborns with such symptoms should not simply assume that their baby is just causing emotional distress and delaying the best treatment time.
Finally, if a newborn has meningitis, symptoms of vomiting may occur. This symptom is the most common in meningitis. If parents notice that their newborn vomits for no reason while drinking milk, they may have contracted meningitis. Parents must separate vomiting and spitting out milk. If there is still no improvement in spitting out milk despite multiple adjustments to the feeding position, attention should be paid.
