Patient's question:
My father has recently been experiencing recurrent low fever, headache, and feeling very weak, often wanting to take naps. After lunch today, he suddenly started dry vomiting and felt severe pain, so he went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said he has tuberculous meningitis. Hello, is Chinese medicine effective for treating tuberculous meningitis?Doctor's answer:
Tuberculous meningitis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis reaching the brain tissue through the bloodstream, leading to tuberculous lesions in the central nervous system. Patients primarily have tuberculosis lesions in other parts of the body that spread to the brain via the bloodstream. In the early stages, treatment focuses on Western medicine's systemic anti-tuberculosis therapy and reducing intracranial pressure. Early, combined, sufficient, and standardized anti-tuberculosis treatment is crucial. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is slower to show effects and is not as effective as Western medicine. Finally, in daily life, it is important to maintain a positive mood, as a good mood is very helpful for recovery from the disease.