Patient's question:
A few days ago, my grandfather had a thorough check-up at the hospital. The doctor said he had tuberculous meningitis. Because he is elderly and cannot withstand the turmoil, he didn't want to stay in the hospital and came home instead. Then the doctor advised him to take good care of his health. I would like to ask what are the dangers of tuberculous meningitis and what aspects should be paid attention to?Doctor's answer:
Tuberculous meningitis is a very serious disease, mainly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis leading to repeated inflammation of the brain meninges. Clinical diagnosis generally results in the most common harm causing multiple functional injuries to the brain or severe sequelae. It can also lead to recurrent epilepsy symptoms during treatment. Broad-spectrum anti-tuberculosis drugs such as isoniazid and rifampicin can be appropriately used. During treatment, it is essential to pay attention to preventive measures. Rest regularly and take medication on time. It is also necessary to visit the local hospital for follow-up check-ups periodically.