Loading...

Skip Navigation LinksHome > Support Groups > Discussion Messages
Brain and nervous system :
Neurocysticercosis / Cysticercosis of Brain

Neurocysticercosis happens when the eggs of the tapeworm are ingested (usually through poorly cooked meat) and infect the central nervous system and the brain. Neurocysticercosis is a common cause of epilepsy and seizures in developing nations.

Join our online support group for people with neurocysticercosis and their families. Ask your questions to experts and share your experiences.

 

Join this Group


 











Loading...

Discussions
Add a topic Recent discussions
Start watching this topic
Neurocysticercosis/ Cysticercosis of Brain

CYSTICERCOSIS of Brain or Neurocysticercosis is the most common cause of seizures or epilepsy in an adult and the most common parasitic infection of the brain.CYSTICERCOSIS (SIS-tuh-sir-KO-sis) of Brain or Neurocysticercosis (NEW-row SIS-tuh-sir-KO-sis) is the commonest cause of adult...Read More

Posted on : Sunday, June 7, 2009 12:00 AM
Add reply       No of replies : 60

Report Abuse

You can help us in removing abusive content or spam.
Your Name
Your Email ID
Subject
Message
(Maximum 3000 Characters)
  
 

drparesh_202
(Guest)
I have 20mm neurocysticircosis /tuberculoma since 1m.drs cant differentiat between 2.my esr -20mm , eliga -ve,mounex test is -ve.I am thin built 30 yrs lady.i am taking ATT since 1.5 m & albendazol [1m].although albendazole was not prescribed by drs.In 1m time lesion has reduced to 9mm .I wanted to know whether it is due to albendazol or ATT .should I continue ATT or not.my symptoms like transient hemeparesis,heavyness in head.transient unconconciousness are greatly reduced rather gone.Also there was h/o severe urticaria prior to this for 2 yrs.PCR test for TB is done after 1m of ATT is also negative.
Replied on Sunday, June 7, 2009 12:00 AM

Susajita
(Guest)
I have Multiple bilateral Neurocysticercosis ,took Albendazole for 45 days , still after 8 months it has unfolded to double size.Please suggest as to how many months should the drug be taken.
Susajita
Replied on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 12:00 AM
ihave neurocysticerosis 3yrs back ,took medication for same albendazole was given for 1 yr.in2nd ctscan no cyst was found in brain. but still i m having heavyness in right side of the body n little bit of tingling sensation is also present with headache.please tell me wether i should go for another ctscan examination are there are the chances of some cyst stil present in my brain. please suggest me what should i do
Replied on Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
Go for MRI [Contrast] as it would give you clearer picture than CT
Replied on Monday, May 17, 2010 12:00 AM
Hi Harshita_med. How many cysts did you have initially? Looks like you were given Albendazole for a long time, I am wondering if that is safe? Are you completely cured?
Replied on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 11:47 PM
i need an effective treatment for this disease, here in Nigeria they cant diagnose you. i need to do it my self. i have all the symptoms i tired albedazole and i got relived for almost a year.
Replied on Thursday, December 24, 2009 12:00 AM
Neurocysticercosis/ Cysticercosis of Brain can be cured or not
Replied on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:00 AM
 




Member Sign In

Remember me
Forgot Password?
Sign up now


Medwonders has 257144 Members and 444 Groups.
Last Updated - Nov 02, 2024 - Designed & Content Managed by Medindia4u.com Pvt. Ltd.
Copyright © 2024 Medindia4u.com Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.