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CAUSES OF DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION:

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PRVENTIVE MEASURE:

PRVENTIVE MEASURE:

1. Movement Disorders: DBS is commonly used for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. In Parkinson's disease, for example, as the condition progresses, medications may become less effective in managing symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. DBS can be considered to provide additional symptom control and improve the patient's quality of life.

2. Essential Tremor: Essential tremor is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary shaking of the hands, head, or other body parts. When medications fail to sufficiently control tremors or cause intolerable side effects, DBS may be recommended to alleviate tremors and improve motor function.

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3. Dystonia: Dystonia refers to abnormal muscle contractions that cause twisting or repetitive movements, often leading to sustained postures. DBS can be an option for individuals with dystonia when medications have been ineffective or have produced undesirable side effects.

4. Epilepsy: In certain cases of epilepsy that do not respond well to medications, deep brain stimulation may be considered as an adjunctive therapy. It aims to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures and improve seizure control.

5. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Deep brain stimulation is being explored as a treatment for severe, treatment-resistant OCD. It involves targeting specific brain regions to modulate the abnormal neuronal activity associated with OCD symptoms.

6. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): For individuals with severe, treatmentresistant depression, deep brain stimulation is being investigated as a potential therapy. By stimulating specific brain regions involved in mood regulation, it aims to alleviate symptoms and improve the patient's overall well-being.

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