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… Surgery Overview In Parkinson's disease , a part of the brain called the globus pallidus is overactive. This causes … a decrease in the activity of a different part of the brain that controls movement. In a pallidotomy, the surgeon … of the globus pallidus by creating a scar. This reduces the brain activity in that area. It may help relieve movement …
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… little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the … heart attack, irregular heartbeat) kidney disease stomach/intestinal ulcer mental/mood disorders (such as depression, …
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… little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Benserazide prevents the … irregular heartbeat, heart attack) kidney disease stomach/intestinal ulcer mental/mood disorders (such as depression, …
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… little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa and entacapone … heart attack, irregular heartbeat) kidney disease stomach/intestinal ulcer mental/mood disorders (such as depression, …
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… little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the … heart attack, irregular heartbeat) kidney disease stomach/intestinal ulcer mental/mood disorders (such as depression, …
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… may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor will order a pregnancy test. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this … cells (lymphocytes) from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It may help to slow disease worsening … risk of getting a rare but very serious (possibly fatal) brain infection (progressive multifocal …
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… other treatment options are available? Do I need a medical test or X-ray? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, fill in the following information. What is the name of the test? Will the test results change the treatment? If yes, explain: How do I …
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… risk of getting a rare but very serious (sometimes fatal) brain infection (progressive multifocal … causes this infection (JC virus). Your doctor may order a test to see if you have been infected with this virus. … your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It helps decrease the number of …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Related … symptoms and do a physical examination. You may also have a test that measures your bone strength (bone density test) and your risk for a broken bone. How is osteoporosis …
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… Thalamotomy is surgery to destroy a tiny area of the brain called the thalamus that controls some involuntary movements. Before surgery, detailed brain scans using a CT scan or an MRI are done to find the … precise location for treatment. Surgery on one side of the brain affects the opposite side of the body. If you have …
