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I have a rash on my back. Is it a sign of meningitis?

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Published At May 31, 2017
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Hi doctor,

I had a pink rash on my lower back. I had a glass on and put pressure on it, and it fade. Is it a sign of meningitis? I do not have fever or headache. I feel weak at 6 PM, and my neck feel so heavy.

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It is highly unlikely to be a meningitis.Meningitis presenting only with rash and no other symptoms like headache, fever, etc., is unlikely. Meningococcal meningitis has rash in some cases, but patient will be very sick and toxic. So, do not worry about meningitis. Weakness is a very common and non-specific symptom. It will not lead to any specific diagnosis. Now, for rash, it could be a viral infection, insect bites or if long-standing may be a hemangioma. You need to upload the snapshot of it or get it examined by the local doctor.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Cardiology

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