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The Warning Signs: For Men

Men should be supicious if she...

1. Becomes more affectionate

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2. Starts flaunting jewellery you gave her.

3. Gives bland answers to questions about her life.

4. Wants sex more often

5. Arrives home at exactly the same time each day.

6. Go to fewer parties.

7. Sticks to a rigid daily routine.

8. Keeps conversation with friends to routine matters.

9. Wears the same make-up and does not buy new clothes.

10. Makes an effort to rekindle the romance.

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Meningitis Symptoms Warning Signs

It's not easy to spot the symptoms of meningitis. People often confuse the early signs and symptoms of meningitis with the flu. In fact, meningitis may come on the heels of a flu-like illness or infection. That's why it's important to stay alert, learn the hallmark signs and symptoms of meningitis, and act quickly. It may help save a life.

Bacterial and viral meningitis symptoms may develop within hours or days. 

Fever, severe headache, and neck stiffness are the hallmark symptoms of meningitis. Others include:

Nausea and vomiting

Confusion and disorientation (acting "goofy")

Drowsiness or sluggishness

Sensitivity to bright light

Poor appetite

More severe symptoms include seizures and coma.

In infants, symptoms may include fever, irritability, poor feeding, and lethargy. Additionally, the soft spot on the top of the head may appear to be bulging.

These are additional signs and symptoms of meningococcal infection that has entered the bloodstream:

If you suspect that your child or someone you know has meningitis, seek medical care right away.

Call the doctor and describe the signs and symptoms.

Go immediately to the nearest emergency room if a doctor is not reachable right away. The person who is sick should not drive. Call 911 if the person is very ill, is passing out, is having seizures, has trouble breathing, or if transportation is not immediately available.

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