BALAJI medical education on Instagram: "Brudzinski's sign, a physical exam to test meningitis. It is the reflexive flexion of knees & hips following passive neck flexion. Must be supplemented with Kernig sign testing. Lumbar puncture (LP) can be done if no contraindications are present, like increased intracranial pressure (ICP), which may result in dangerous brain herniation. #mbbsstudent #medical #doctor #viral #tranding #neetpg #fmge #nursing #nursingstudent #BrainHealth #meningitis #icucare"

Adeel Ur Rehman on Instagram: "Can the Neck Diagnose Meningitis? 🧠⚠️ | Classic Clinical Signs Explained 🧠 Can simple neck movement hint at meningitis? Yes — doctors use meningeal signs to detect early irritation of the brain coverings. 🔍 Brudzinski’s Sign ➡️ Neck flexion ➡️ Involuntary bending of hips & knees 📌 Caused by inflamed meninges reacting to stretch 🔍 Kernig’s Sign ➡️ Hip flexed to 90° ➡️ Pain or resistance on knee extension 🚨 Indicates meningeal irritation ⚠️ Clinical Pearl: • Th