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Brain & Neuro Infection Treatment in Ahmedabad

Understand neuro infections

What happens in a brain infection — step by step

A simple, step-by-step look at how infections can affect the brain, its coverings and the spinal cord, the warning signs, the main types and how they are treated.

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What are neuro infections The brain and its coverings
How infections can reach the brain, its coverings and the spinal cord, the warning signs, the main types of neuro infection, and how they are tested and treated, shown in 9 steps Bacteria Viruses Parasites Fungi Skull Coverings and fluid Brain Spinal cord Fever with severe headache Stiff neck Confusion or drowsiness Fits (seizures) Go to hospital immediately Coverings inflamed Meningitis Fever, headache, stiff neck Brain tissue inflamed Confusion, behaviour change Fits (seizures) Often viruses, such as herpes or Japanese encephalitis Tapeworm cysts in the brain A common cause of fits Often from contaminated food or water TB meningitis Treatment for many months Complete the full course MRI or CT brain Lumbar puncture: spinal fluid Blood tests Medicines for the cause Complete the full course Rehabilitation if needed Follow-up and vaccines
The brain and spinal cord are protected by thin coverings, called the meninges, with a clear fluid around them.

What are neuro infections

Types of infection

Care

What it is

What are neuro infections?

Neuro infections are infections of the nervous system caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Meningitis affects the coverings of the brain, and encephalitis affects the brain itself.

In India, tuberculosis of the brain (TB meningitis) and neurocysticercosis (tapeworm cysts in the brain, a common cause of fits) are also important causes. Some infections need treatment for many months.

Common types of neuro infection

  • Meningitis

    Infection of the coverings of the brain. Fever with severe headache and a stiff neck needs urgent care.

  • Encephalitis

    Infection of the brain itself, often by viruses. It can cause confusion, behaviour change or fits.

  • Neurocysticercosis

    Tapeworm cysts in the brain, often from contaminated food or water. A common cause of fits; it can be treated.

  • TB of the brain

    Tuberculosis affecting the brain and its coverings. Treatment usually lasts many months.

Common symptoms

Signs you may notice

Symptoms differ from person to person. You may notice one or more of these.

  • Fever with severe headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Vomiting
  • Confusion, drowsiness or behaviour change
  • Fits (seizures)
  • Weakness of the face or limbs
  • Sensitivity to light

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When to see a neurologist

When to book a consultation

Book a visit if

  1. 01For follow-up after treatment for meningitis or encephalitis
  2. 02If you have been told you have cysts in the brain (neurocysticercosis)
  3. 03If headaches or fits continue after an infection
  4. 04If you are on long-term TB treatment affecting the brain
  5. 05If memory or behaviour changed after an infection
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Go to the nearest emergency now if:

  • Fever comes with severe headache and a stiff neck
  • There is confusion, drowsiness or the person is hard to wake
  • A fit happens with fever
  • A rash appears with fever and headache
  • In babies: fever with poor feeding, a bulging soft spot or unusual crying

Causes and risk factors

Why it happens

Knowing the cause helps choose the right treatment and lower the chance of it happening again.

  • Bacteria, such as those causing meningitis or TB
  • Viruses, such as herpes or Japanese encephalitis
  • Parasites, such as tapeworm cysts (neurocysticercosis)
  • Fungal infections in people with low immunity
  • Weak immunity, diabetes or other illnesses increase risk

How it is diagnosed

Finding the cause

In an emergency, tests and treatment are started quickly in hospital.

Bring to your first visit

It helps Dr. Mehta find the cause faster

  • Previous reports, scans and prescriptions
  • A list of the medicines you take now
  • A phone video of the symptoms, if possible
  • A family member who has seen the symptoms

  1. History and examination

    Diagnosis depends on the history, examination and tests that look for the infection and its effects on the brain.

  2. MRI or CT brain

    Shows swelling, cysts or other changes.

  3. Lumbar puncture

    A sample of spinal fluid to identify the infection.

  4. Blood tests

    Look for infection and its effects.

How it is treated

Treatment and follow-up

Treatment is planned for each person and reviewed at every visit — step by step, with each option explained clearly.

  1. Step 01

    Treating the infection

    Antibiotics, antiviral, anti-TB, antifungal or antiparasitic medicines depending on the cause.

  2. Step 02

    Controlling fits and swelling

    Seizure medicines and medicines to reduce brain swelling when needed.

Reviewed at
every follow-up

  1. Step 03

    Rehabilitation

    Therapy to help recovery of movement, speech or memory after the illness.

  2. Step 04

    Follow-up

    Regular review, repeat scans when needed and checking medicine side effects.

Never stop or change medicines on your own — ask Dr. Mehta first.

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After the infection

Recovery and prevention

  1. Tip 01

    Complete the full course of medicines, even when you feel better

  2. Tip 02

    Keep follow-up appointments and repeat tests as advised

  3. Tip 03

    Eat well-cooked food and drink safe water

  4. Tip 04

    Keep up to date with vaccinations

  5. Tip 05

    Report new fits, headaches or weakness early

In children

In children

Children can get meningitis and encephalitis, and neurocysticercosis is a common cause of fits in school-age children. Vaccines protect against some of these infections.

With an MD in Paediatrics and a DrNB in Neurology, Dr. Mehta sees children as well as adults, and guides parents through tests, treatment and school life.

MD (Paediatrics) DrNB (Neurology)
About Child Neurology

Get your child checked if you notice

  • Fever with headache or stiff neck
  • Fits in a school-age child
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Where to consult

Consult in Ahmedabad or online

Three clinics in Ahmedabad, visiting clinics on fixed days, or consult by video from home. All clinics

  • Ahmedabad · Naranpura

    Solar Hospital

    Binali-B, Opp. Torrent Power Office, Naranpura, Ahmedabad – 380013

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  • Ahmedabad · Navrangpura

    Aartham Multi Super Speciality Hospital

    16, Dr Vikram Sarabhai Marg, near Panjarapole Cross Road, L Colony, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad – 380015

    Directions Book here

  • Ahmedabad · Bopal

    Lilavati Clinic & Wellness

    Shaligram Corporates, B/h Dishman Corporate House, C.J. Road, Ambli, Ahmedabad – 380058

    Directions Book here

  • From home · Anywhere

    Online / Video Consultation

    Useful for follow-up visits and report reviews.

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Visiting clinicsBavlaCare Hospital · Every Monday, 3 – 5 pmMansaYash Multispeciality Hospital · Every Thursday, 11 am – 1 pmSumerpurDr. Deval Patel Hospital · 4th Sunday of the month

FAQ

Questions about brain infections

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Some types can spread to close contacts. The doctor will advise if family members need preventive medicine.

It is an infection with tapeworm cysts in the brain, often from contaminated food or water. It is a common cause of fits in India and is treatable.

Usually many months. It is important to complete the full course under a doctor's guidance.

Recovery depends on the type of infection and how early treatment starts. Many people recover well; some need rehabilitation.

Vaccines protect against some causes of meningitis and encephalitis. Ask your doctor which vaccines are advised.

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Dr. Rohan Mehta

Consultant Neurologist · Adult & Child

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