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Can Chronic Meningitis Cause Instability During Walking?
hi, my brother he is 33 trs old diagnosed with chronic meningitis,increased icp and ? tb meningitis . he is on medications now. treatment started 2 months back.still he is c/o mild headaches,intermittently and when he walks he feels unstable,kind of wavy feelings.is it normal or not?
Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Hi,
TB meningitis needs prolonged treatment, lasting for 12-18 months. So, it could be natural effect of infection. However, if in doubt, get a brain scan done to rule out hydrocephalus.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
TB meningitis needs prolonged treatment, lasting for 12-18 months. So, it could be natural effect of infection. However, if in doubt, get a brain scan done to rule out hydrocephalus.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
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