How dangerous is tuberculous meningitis? Are there any sequelae?

The sequelae of meningococcal meningitis include blindness, paralysis, neurological and emotional disturbances that make this disease scary and require high vigilance before the manifestations of the disease. So what is meningitis and why does TB meningitis leave so many dangerous sequelae?

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and most commonly pulmonary tuberculosis, a terrifying obsession of mankind at a time when there was no antibiotic treatment. In addition to pulmonary tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Tuberculosis bacteria can also cause diseases in many other organs such as skin, bones, urinary tract, pericardium, meninges...
So why get meningococcal TB? Accordingly, this is a disease caused by tuberculosis bacteria, after entering the body, traveling through the bloodstream and causing disease in the meninges. Compared with the total number of people with tuberculosis, the rate of meningococcal TB is very low, only about 5% of the total number of patients. However, not so that this disease is taken lightly, because the prognosis of tuberculous meningitis is often very severe, the mortality rate can be up to 80%.
Meningococcal TB is divided into the following groups:
Basement meningococcal TB accounts for 40-70%. Tuberculosis - meningoencephalitis accounts for 15-25%. Meningoencephalitis alone accounts for 10%. Tuberculosis of meninges - medulla. Sepsis-like form. Pseudotumor is very rare. Tuberculous meningitis has many symptoms but is quite similar to brain diseases such as brain tumor, brain hemorrhage... so clinical diagnosis is often difficult. To make an accurate diagnosis, the doctor will perform a number of tests on the patient, including a cerebrospinal fluid analysis, a test for TB antibodies, X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or CT of the brain. .

Tuberculosis meningitis, if not detected and treated promptly, the mortality rate is as high as 80%. Most cases of tuberculous meningitis require intensive treatment in the hospital for 2-4 months until the cerebrospinal fluid stabilizes.
So why is tuberculous meningitis a matter of medical concern? Because even if the patient is treated actively, the sequelae of tuberculous meningitis are also extremely severe. These include sequelae such as intellectual disability, emotional disorders, obesity, amenorrhea, diabetes insipidus, hemiplegia, quadriplegia, epilepsy, blindness...
TB sequelae Meningitis causes patients to need a lot of time to recover or cannot recover, seriously affecting life as well as socio-economic. Therefore, right from the moment the patient has even the smallest signs, they should not be subjective, they should go to the hospital or medical center for examination. Early detection of tuberculous meningitis helps patients receive early treatment and minimize the sequelae of tuberculous meningitis.

In addition to the active treatment coordination with the doctor, nutrition is also extremely important. In foods, there are many nutrients that have good effects for people with tuberculous meningitis, helping to quickly recover health. Food groups that people with meningitis should eat include:
Probiotic foods rich in yogurt, milk, cheese, kimchi... This is a beneficial bacteria for the intestines, improving health digestive health and help patients resist some pathogens. People with meningitis can drink about 500ml of milk or 2 cups of yogurt in a day to improve health.
Food group containing omega 3 Omega 3 is a healthy fat that can only be obtained through food, because the human body cannot make it on its own. The sequelae of tuberculous meningitis cause brain damage, so omega 3 supplements are essential to restore brain functions. You can get omega 3 through mackerel, salmon, cod liver oil, herring, oysters, sardines, anchovies, caviar, flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts...
Food group Contains phytochemicals In foods containing phytochemicals, soybeans with 2 compounds isoflavones and phytoestrogens have the effect of helping to reduce the severity of disease symptoms. In general, soybeans are very good for health and the price is not too expensive, everyone should regularly add to the diet menu for the best health.
Vitamin-rich food group Improving resistance for people with meningitis is extremely important, so vitamin-rich foods are often prioritized and need to be supplemented every day, especially vitamin C. effective in preventing the sequelae of tuberculous meningitis. Patients should eat a lot of oranges, strawberries, papaya, broccoli, parsley, pineapple, broccoli...
In short, meningitis is a dangerous disease and leaves many serious sequels if left untreated. timely treatment. Therefore, as soon as abnormal signs are detected, patients need to go to the hospital for examination and examination to receive early treatment and limit severe sequelae.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is the leading effective treatment facility for diseases, including tuberculous meningitis. When treating at Vinmec, customers will feel satisfied, because:
The hospital is fully equipped with modern equipment, the most advanced machines today such as: G.E 3.0 MRI machine, CT SCAN Toshiba 640 slices, cerebral angiogram, MRA and CTA... Doctors at Vinmec can easily detect, diagnose, and plan treatment thanks to the clear and detailed images obtained. . Not only tuberculous meningitis, but also effectively applied to other brain, lung and spine diseases such as: Brain degeneration, traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular disease, cerebral aneurysm... Treated and recover in modern rooms, fully equipped with international standards, helping patients feel comfortable, maximum support for the treatment process.