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Is Low BP While Having Treatment For Viral Meningitis A Cause For Concern?
Hi - I m I m hospital having been diagnosed with viral meningitis and have a couple of questions: On my fourth litre of intravenous fluids. Anti sickness and painkillers. Hope to go home tomorrow BP has just measured 107 / 49 is that an issue? Also waiting to have a rash I have developed looked at by the Dr. How long should I be telling work to expect me to be at home ? Thank you
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
Hello, hope you are feeling better now. BP being on the lower side, without a high heart rate is normal in some individuals as is not a cause for concern. More important is how you feel overall, any giddiness or drowsiness, how much you are peeing etc. Rash is a part of the viral illness and will go away on its own. Take rest for 3 to 4 days at home, and then head to work if you are feeling better.
Take care ! Hope this answers your questions
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