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2020-06-14 15:25:00
Sir I am suffering from TB Meningitis from 5 months.now am continuing ATT 3 . before I have taken ATT 4 for 3 months. Dexamethasone 4mg gradually stopped.but now suddenly neck shiftness & headache.what I do.please give me a suggestion
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Get csf study done and continue att

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Hi there. TB meningitis is an emergency with headache and neck stiffness.
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Please consult the treating physician asap.

Answered2020-06-14 15:37:31

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Hi ! U need repeat CT/MRI Brain along with repeat CSF study .For that you may need hospitalisation.
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Consult a Neurologist.

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You have to do a ct scan or mri brain after seeing your neuro Consultant. ASAP

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