HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Treatment For Seizures And Numbness In Arms When Suffering From Tubacoloma

my son is 20 and he was diagnosed with tb in the lining of his lungs. He was ok for acouple of months then all of a sudden started to get siezures, then he was diagnosed with tb in the brain (tubacoloma). But after 4 weeks of treatment he is still getting seizures his left arm is feeling numb and lifeless all the time. Please can you tell weather this is posssible if so how long will it take to recover
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
Report Abuse
Neurologist,  's  Response
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted the details of your son and he is suffering from brain tuberculosis (tuberculoma of brain) causing seizures.

I would like to reassure you that it is fully treatable with medications. Tb medications should be given for at least one and half years. In addition, he should also receive anti-epileptic drugs to control the seizures.

Good drugs for seizure control are oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine and levetiracetam.

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)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Tuberculosis


Loading Online Doctors....
Treatment For Seizures And Numbness In Arms When Suffering From Tubacoloma

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted the details of your son and he is suffering from brain tuberculosis (tuberculoma of brain) causing seizures. I would like to reassure you that it is fully treatable with medications. Tb medications should be given for at least one and half years. In addition, he should also receive anti-epileptic drugs to control the seizures. Good drugs for seizure control are oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine and levetiracetam. 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) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/