After-effects

Meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia can cause many different after-effects because of damage to different parts of the body.  Your after-effects may get better after a few weeks or they may be permanent.  Whatever your after-effect, help is available from your GP, hospital and us.

After-effects and complications can happen with any type of meningitis but are more common after bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia.

Most after-effects of meningitis usually happen because areas of the brain have been damaged.  Some of these after-effects can be:

• Hearing loss
• Sight problems
• Epilepsy
• Learning and behavioural difficulties
• Memory loss
• Headaches
• Depression

Most after-effects of septicaemia usually happen because of damage to the blood vessels. Some of these can be:

• Skin damage/scarring
• Loss of limbs
• Damage to organs, such as the kidneys

Want more information?  You can download our After meningitis booklet here, or go to our Ask a question page.  You may also find that our personal stories are helpful.

We understand what you have been through. If you need more information or you have any questions, please call our 24 hour helpline.

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A call to the helpline will also allow you to access our services such as counselling, financial grants, home visits and one-to-one contacts.