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Does Deep Brain Stimulation Help With Dementia Due To Lewy Body Disease?
Question: DOES DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION FOR PARKINSONS ELIMINATE THE
ACCOMPANYING DEMENTIA -LEWY BODY DEMENTIA
ACCOMPANYING DEMENTIA -LEWY BODY DEMENTIA
Brief Answer:
Visit to a movement disorder clinic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
No, deep brain stimulation is not going to help or cure dementia with lewy body disease.
The indications of DBS are specific and needs to be discussed with neurosurgeon.
The stage of disease, disability needs to be assessed too.
Better to visit to a centre with movement disorder clinic and facility for DBS.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Visit to a movement disorder clinic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
No, deep brain stimulation is not going to help or cure dementia with lewy body disease.
The indications of DBS are specific and needs to be discussed with neurosurgeon.
The stage of disease, disability needs to be assessed too.
Better to visit to a centre with movement disorder clinic and facility for DBS.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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