Effect Of Deep Brain Stimulation In Parkinson’s Disease - Dr. Vikas Kathuria
Introduction Parkinson’s disease is chronic and progressive and reduces the quality of life. It causes low confidence and embarrassment in public life. The patient goes into isolation resulting in depression. There is no cure for this condition. Medications help in managing the symptoms. However, in severe cases, medications fail to provide adequate relief to the patients. In such cases, neurologists recommend the Deep Brain Simulation procedure. Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is a progressive and chronic neurological condition. The patient experience loss of control over various body functions. The symptoms of this condition initiate mildly and progress to increase severity. The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are stiffness, shaking, tremor, and lack of coordination in movement. In severe form, the patient has trouble speaking and walking. The patient also has fatigue, memory loss, sleep disorders, and depression. It significantly affects the quality of life...