Brain tuberculoma refers to a rare form of central nervous system tuberculosis characterized by the presence of tuberculous lesions in the brain. The formation of these sores occurs when the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis enter the bloodstream and migrate to the brain. Another possible cause is the rupture of a tuberculous abscess in the lung. Brain tuberculomas can give rise to a range of neurological symptoms, such as seizures, headaches, cognitive decline, or specific impairments, depending on their size and location. To diagnose this condition, healthcare professionals rely on a combination of clinical evaluation, microbiological tests, and imaging techniques like CT or MRI scans.
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Query: Hello doctor, I am a tuberculoma patient for the past year. I had an ill-defined heterogeneous cystic lesion measuring 34 x 27 mm in the right cerebellar hemisphere. My doctor prescribed tablets of Rifampicin and Isoniazid combination, Ofloxacin, Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide, vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. It is a positive indication that the repeat MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans showed a decrease in the size of the tuberculoma, nearly half the size compared to before. However, as you mentioned ha... Read Full »
I am suffering from tuberculoma, always feel sleepy, and suffer from a headache. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from tuberculoma and always feel sleepy. Is it a common side effect? Due to this, I am unable to concentrate on my studies. I have a mild headache always and I feel the left side of my head is stuck. What to do?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 medi... Read Full »
I have severe episodes due to brain tuberculoma. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have disseminated tuberculosis with brain tuberculoma. I experienced a severe episode two months ago. I am using the AKT-4 kit. I underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan after two months. The scan reports suggested that the lesion is still there. What medication should I ta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I can see a significant reduction in inflammation of the brain. I suggest you do some relaxation exercises regularly and go for walks to get pure oxygen. Eat healthy and home-cooked food... Read Full »
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