This needs urgent emergency assessment today. In a patient with a previous diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) with meningitis, recurrent headache and repeated vomiting can indicate raised intracranial pressure or progression/recurrence. Do not delay neurological review or imaging. Seek emergency care immediately, especially for drowsiness, confusion, seizures, weakness, visual disturbance, fever/neck stiffness, or sudden severe headache.
You can write the IP admission note like this, filling the blanks only after confirming them:
IP ADMISSION NOTE
Name: Mr. Jayaram
Age/Sex: 27 years / Male
Date & time of admission: ____ / ____ / 2026, ____
IP No.: __________
Ward/Bed: __________
Chief complaints
- Headache since __________
- Multiple episodes of vomiting since __________
- Abdominal pain since __________
History of present illness
A 27-year-old male, known case of cerebral venous thrombosis with meningitis, presents with complaints of headache associated with multiple episodes of vomiting and abdominal pain.
Headache is described as __________ in onset, located over __________, severity __________/10, and associated with/without photophobia, blurring of vision, neck pain, fever, seizures, altered sensorium, focal weakness, or speech disturbance.
Vomiting: approximately __________ episodes, containing __________, associated with/without blood, bilious content, fever, loose stools, or reduced urine output.
Abdominal pain is located in the __________ region, of __________ character, with severity __________/10. It is associated with/without abdominal distension, constipation, loose stools, or dysuria.
In view of previous CVT with meningitis and current headache with recurrent vomiting, patient requires urgent neurological evaluation to rule out raised intracranial pressure, recurrence/progression of CVT, intracranial bleed, hydrocephalus, or active CNS infection.
Past history
- Known case of cerebral venous thrombosis with meningitis.
- History of road traffic accident with head injury, multiple facial bone fractures, and left femur shaft fracture.
- Previous hospitalization/discharge details: __________
- Current medications, including anticoagulants and antiepileptics: __________
- Drug allergy history: __________
Personal history
- Appetite: __________
- Bowel and bladder: __________
- Sleep: __________
- Alcohol/smoking/tobacco: __________
Family history
Nil significant / __________
Examination
General examination
- Patient conscious/oriented: __________
- Pallor / icterus / cyanosis / clubbing / edema / lymphadenopathy: __________
- Hydration status: __________
Vitals
- Temperature: __________ °F
- Pulse: __________ /min
- Blood pressure: __________ mmHg
- Respiratory rate: __________ /min
- SpO₂: __________ % on room air
- GCS: __________ /15
Systemic examination
CNS
- Higher mental functions: __________
- Pupils: __________
- Motor power: __________
- Tone/reflexes/plantars: __________
- Neck rigidity: Present / Absent
- Focal neurological deficit: Present / Absent
- Fundus examination/papilledema: __________
CVS: S1 S2 heard, no murmur / __________
RS: Bilateral air entry present, no added sounds / __________
Abdomen: Soft / tenderness present in __________ region / guarding or rigidity __________ / bowel sounds __________
Provisional diagnosis
Known case of cerebral venous thrombosis with meningitis, now presenting with headache and recurrent vomiting, with abdominal pain.
To rule out:
- Raised intracranial pressure
- Progression or recurrence of cerebral venous thrombosis
- Intracranial hemorrhage or venous infarct
- Active/recurrent CNS infection
- Acute gastritis or dehydration secondary to recurrent vomiting
Plan
- Admit and monitor vitals, GCS, neurological status, urine output, and fluid balance.
- Urgent review by neurologist/neurosurgeon.
- Urgent neuroimaging as advised by the treating specialist, such as non-contrast CT brain and/or MRI brain with MR venography.
- Fundus examination for papilledema.
- Blood investigations: CBC, RFT, LFT, serum electrolytes, blood glucose, PT/INR, aPTT, CRP, and other tests as clinically indicated.
- Review current anticoagulant, antibiotic, and antiepileptic treatment records before continuing/changing therapy.
- Treat vomiting, pain, dehydration, and abdominal symptoms only as prescribed by the treating doctor.
- Do not perform lumbar puncture until neuroimaging and specialist assessment exclude raised intracranial pressure.
Emergency red flags for immediate escalation
- Reduced consciousness or confusion
- New weakness, facial deviation, speech difficulty, or seizures
- Blurred/double vision
- Repeated projectile vomiting
- Fever with neck stiffness
- Sudden “worst-ever” headache
The earlier discharge summary identifies CVT with meningitis, and headache with vomiting is a recognized presentation of cerebral venous thrombosis.