Patient's question:
Children are always running low-grade fevers, have no appetite even for congee, and have become more irritable besides feeling weak all over. They also experience frequent coughing and sometimes spit out undetermined phlegm. A few gentle runs leave them short of breath, and standing for too long makes them dizzy. What assistance is needed: What are the symptoms of tuberculous meningitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Meningitis, also known as tuberculous meningitis, is the most severe type of pediatric tuberculosis. It often occurs within one year after the initial tuberculous infection and is most likely to recur 3-6 months after the initial infection. It is most common in infants and young children under the age of 3. Clinical diagnostic features include a slow onset, fever, headache, nausea, intracranial hypertension, positive meningeal irritation signs, and cerebrospinal fluid tests showing significantly elevated protein levels. It is recommended to prepare for treatment.