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What Precautions Should Be Taken When Suffering From TB Meningitis?
Question: My brother has been diagnosed with TB Meningitis, he lives in XXXXXXX (AP state), age is around 50, what precautions he should take (diet , medication, rest, etc.). What are the risks involved (mortality, permanent damage, etc.)? How do we know if situation is improving or worsening?
Brief Answer:
He should take regular anti-TB drugs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your brother's medical details. TB meningitis is a fully treatable disease. However, at least 18 months of regular anti-TB medications are required.
He should continue the medications on a regular basis.
In most cases, people recover completely without any permanent damage. However, in some people, problems with memory, hearing, vision, strength of arms/legs may occur. These can be evaluated by a neurologist.
He should look for any side effects with anti-TB medications, mainly liver-related. Blood tests such as liver function tests (LFT) would help.
Normal diet may be taken.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
He should take regular anti-TB drugs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your brother's medical details. TB meningitis is a fully treatable disease. However, at least 18 months of regular anti-TB medications are required.
He should continue the medications on a regular basis.
In most cases, people recover completely without any permanent damage. However, in some people, problems with memory, hearing, vision, strength of arms/legs may occur. These can be evaluated by a neurologist.
He should look for any side effects with anti-TB medications, mainly liver-related. Blood tests such as liver function tests (LFT) would help.
Normal diet may be taken.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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