Patient's question:
Doctor, my grandmother is over 70 years old and has tuberculous meningitis. How is the best way to treat it?A few days ago, my grandmother kept feeling a headache. When I came home, I took her to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the examination revealed that she had tuberculous meningitis. How should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Tuberculous meningitis can lead to intracranial hypertension, causing headaches. In such cases, it is necessary to undergo standard anti-tuberculosis treatment. If the headache is severe at present, symptomatic treatment can be administered using drugs that reduce intracranial pressure, such as mannitol. Anti-tuberculosis treatment requires a long duration, typically about 6 months. For elderly patients who are older, proper care should be taken during treatment.