General The meninges surround the brain. They are called meninges in the technical language. There are three layers of the meninges. The innermost layer, the so-called soft meninges (pia mater), lies directly next to the brain and is responsible, among other things, for supplying the cells with nutrients. This is followed by the spider web … Irritation of the meninges
Diagnosis In order to find a diagnosis, the physician performs a number of functional tests if there is a suspicion of meningitis. If these tests are “positive”, i.e. if the patient reacts to them with a certain movement, this indicates that irritation exists. When checking the Brudzinski sign, the patient lies on his back and … Diagnosis | Irritation of the meninges
Sun The sun can also cause meningitis. In this case the meningitis is a symptom of sunstroke. This occurs when the person affected has been in the sun for a long time with uncovered head and neck. The heat of the sun’s rays is decisive for the irritation. The heat, which then accumulates in the … Sun | Irritation of the meninges
