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… Condition Basics What is essential tremor? Essential tremor is a movement disorder. It's a type of … other parts of the body over time. Essential tremor doesn't cause other health problems, …
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… Condition Basics What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease is a problem with certain nerve cells in the brain that control movement. The disease affects the way you move. It can …
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Surgery Overview Deep brain stimulation (DBS) uses electrical pulses to stimulate an area of the brain. This can change the activity in that area of the brain. You may need two surgeries to implant …
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… Overview The tremor of Parkinson's disease isn't always … of your daily activities. To help control tremor in your hand or arm when you are trying … little weight on your hand may help to reduce tremor and restore control. Caffeine can make …
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… the opposite side of the body. If you have tremor in your right hand, for instance, the … done today. It may be used to treat severe tremor on one side of the body (most often in … Works In most people, thalamotomy can improve tremor. There is no evidence that it works for …
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… the central nervous system —the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle … called myelin. Without myelin, the brain and spinal cord can't communicate with the nerves … myelin in patches throughout the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and other …
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… Surgery Overview In Parkinson's disease , a part of the brain called the … a different part of the brain that controls movement. In a pallidotomy, the surgeon … Parkinson's disease has: Severe motor problems. These include sudden, jerky …
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… erectile dysfunction . MSA may cause a jerky tremor. Both MSA and Parkinson's disease can … later as CBS progresses. These may include tremor , stiffness, and problems with balance. … there; sleep problems; and trouble walking, tremors, or slow or stiff movement. Most …
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… your doctor about them. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Should I Take Medicine for OCD? 1 … from OCD. FAQs What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a potentially disabling …
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… your doctor about them. Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? 1 Get … of a loved one, or trauma such as violence, abuse, or neglect can cause depression. The safety and …
