After Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: First 24 Hours After

by Parkinsons Guide Parkinson Treatment in India

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure in which electrodes are implanted into the brain, which are connected through wires to a pacemaker like device placed under the skin of your chest. Just likes in any other surgery, your body will need time to heal after the surgery. Recovery usually takes from 6 to 8 weeks but it may vary from patient to patient. With time, you will get used to living with the DBS system and will be able to more things than you were capable of doing before the surgery.

There are a few things you need to take care of after your surgery to get the best results and prevent complications:

The First 24 Hours After Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
1. You will be monitored closely for any signs of complications
2. You can get up, move around and even eat a meal under regulated environment
3. Headache or pain may occur after few hours of surgery and appropriate medication will be provided
4. In rare cases, if the headache may not disappear and the patient may experience blurred vision, immediate medical attention is required
5. During the first 24 hours, exhaustion and mild confusion is quite common which generally subsides

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