Q. What could be the cause of sleepiness and headache in a tuberculoma patient?

Hello,

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I went through your query and understood your concern.

ATT (antitubercular medications) are not mentioned to cause sleepiness or cause a lack of concentration. Tuberculoma and surrounding edema or meningeal inflammation can cause headaches. Please mention which medications are you taking and in what dosages. I would like to see the MRI images.

Other possibilities can be secondary depression or dysthymia. I have a few questions,

1. How is your day-to-day mood? Do you often feel sad?

2. Do you have a good quality sleep?

3. Do you snore while sleeping?

Kindly update us with your answers.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Experience: 22 + Yrs

Neurology

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