Essential Tremor Treatment in Turkey
About Essential Tremor
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive diagnosis to differentiate from other tremor disorders like Parkinson's.Personalized treatment plan including medication management and advanced therapies.Non-invasive and surgical options available for varying severity levels.Aims to significantly improve motor control and quality of life.Ongoing management and follow-up care with a specialist.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of persistent, involuntary shaking in hands, head, or voice.
- Tremor that worsens with voluntary movement or stress.
- Interference with daily activities like writing, eating, or drinking.
- Inadequate response to first-line oral medications.
- Significant impact on social or professional life.
How to prepare
- Detailed medical history review and symptom diary.
- Neurological and physical examination.
- Possible blood tests or imaging (like MRI) to rule out other causes.
- For surgical options (e.g., DBS): pre-surgical evaluations, imaging, and discussions about risks/benefits.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications as advised.
Risks & possible complications
- Medication side effects: fatigue, dizziness, or heart rate changes.
- For DBS surgery: risk of infection, bleeding, or hardware complications.
- Potential for speech or balance issues post-procedure.
- Incomplete tremor control or need for additional treatments.
- General anesthesia risks for surgical interventions.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Medication management requires regular follow-up for dose adjustments.
- Post-surgical recovery (for DBS): initial hospital stay, followed by gradual activation and programming of the device over weeks.
- Physical or occupational therapy may be recommended to improve coordination.
- Lifestyle modifications to reduce tremor triggers (e.g., caffeine, stress).
- Regular neurologist visits for long-term monitoring and treatment optimization.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
Varies: from immediate (medication) to several weeks (surgical)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering essential tremor in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for essential tremor in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform essential tremor. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for essential tremor compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Essential Tremor in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing essential tremor.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Had my gallbladder out last week....
Had my gallbladder out last week. The surgery itself was fine, but the first two days after were rough. Dr. Madhumitha was really on top of my pain meds, adjusting them a few times until it was manageable. She checked on me every morning and evening at MGM, which helped a lot. I'm home now and the recovery is going okay, just taking it slow.