A member asked:

Ct scan says mild meningitis in perisylvian region. frnd is hvng stiffness in left arm and leg while awake but it goes while she sleeps? cureable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Not sure: Not sure what you mean by a ct showing "meningitis, " nor what that means relative to "perisylvian." meningitis is typically not diagnosed on ct. I would check with your doctor for further clarification.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

4.9k views

Thank

Show 3 more comments

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Ct scan says mild meningitis in perisylvian region. frnd is hvng stiffness in left arm and leg while awake but it goes while she sleeps? cureable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Atif Haque answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

18 mnth after tb meningitis her ct scan says Diffuse atrophic changes in d bilateral cerebral hemisphere with large hypodensity in lft internal capsule, She's 23 and hs spasm in limbs. Any hope?

A member asked:

Ct aftr 18 mnths of tb meningitis shw diffuse atrophic changes in bilateral hemisphere wid large hypodensity in left internal capsule thn why she's facing spasm in her left leg if left brain effected?

A member asked:

One yr post TB meningitis now my gf is better mentally but she has spasm in her right arm & left leg which is hindering her walk...Can this be treated?

A member asked:

Severe headaches + mild cold for week. today neck and back pain/stiffness. right shin hurts. no head ache. not aware of fever. meningitis?

A member asked:

Heard BIIB033 or rHlgM22 is being tested for remyelination. Can it help my 23 old gf who is facing spasm and weakness in one leg and arm even after 1 yr of TB meningitis? Is this drug available?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Cn meningitis cause slurred speech, stiffness in leg n arm, bowel incontinence, poor recognition power all together? Hw long it takes to cure fully?

Diagnosed wid TB meningitis my frnd HS slurd speech, leg n arm stiffness, poor recognition right now, wil it go with time & as swelling wil go down?

21 yr old female frnd diagnosed wid TB meningitis HS stiffness in arm & leg, poor recognition, slurred voice? How gud r d chances of full recovery?

Diagnosed wid TB meningitis my frnd HS slurred speech, stiffness in leg n arm, missing periods, bowel incontinence. Will it go with time wid TB meds?

18 mnth after tb meningitis her ct scan says Diffuse atrophic changes in d bilateral cerebral hemisphere with large hypodensity in left internal capsule, she's 23 yrs nd hs spasm in limbs, Any hope?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?