Safety and Success of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's

Success
- Motor Symptom Relief: DBS can significantly relieve motor symptoms for those whose symptoms are debilitating and cannot be controlled with medications.
- Medication Reduction: It may allow for a reduction in medication dosage, potentially Show Full Answer

Safety and Success of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's

Success:
- Motor Symptom Relief: DBS can significantly relieve motor symptoms for those whose symptoms are debilitating and cannot be controlled with medications.
- Medication Reduction: It may allow for a reduction in medication dosage, potentially decreasing side effects from medications.

Safety and Risks:
- Surgical Risks:
- Blood clots
- Blood loss
- Infection
- Breathing problems
- Reactions to medication
- Heart attack or stroke during surgery
- Rarely, seizures

- Post-Surgical Side Effects:
- Headache
- Temporary swelling and pain at the implantation site
- Confusion or difficulty concentrating
- Numbness or tingling
- Lightheadedness
- Balance and speech problems
- Muscle tightness
- Mood changes

Considerations:
- Adjustment Period: It may take up to six months of adjusting DBS settings before experiencing benefits.
- Candidacy: Candidates must have intact cognitive function and be healthy enough to undergo three to six hours of surgery while awake.

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