Parkinsons Disease Treatment in Turkey
About Parkinsons Disease
Key Highlights
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Multidisciplinary approach tailored to individual symptom profile and disease stage.Effective symptom control can significantly improve daily functioning and quality of life.Advanced treatment options like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can provide long-term motor symptom relief when medications become less effective.Ongoing management focuses on both motor (movement) and non-motor (mood, sleep, cognition) symptoms.Early and proactive management can help slow functional decline and maintain independence.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of cardinal motor signs: resting tremor, muscle rigidity, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and postural instability.
- Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease confirmed by a neurologist based on clinical evaluation.
- Development of motor complications from long-term medication use, such as "wearing-off" periods or dyskinesias.
- Significant decline in quality of life or daily activities due to poorly controlled symptoms.
- Consideration for surgical interventions like DBS in patients with advanced, medication-responsive Parkinson's disease.
How to prepare
- Detailed neurological examination and review of medical history.
- Possible use of diagnostic tools like DaTscan (a specialized imaging test) to support diagnosis.
- For medication management: keeping a detailed symptom diary to track responses.
- For surgical evaluation (e.g., DBS): extensive pre-operative assessments including brain MRI, neuropsychological testing, and medication trials.
- Discussion of treatment goals, expectations, and lifestyle adjustments with the neurologist and care team.
Risks & possible complications
- Medication side effects: nausea, dizziness, hallucinations, impulse control disorders, and long-term motor complications.
- Surgical risks (for DBS): infection, bleeding, stroke, hardware malfunction, and speech or cognitive changes.
- Disease progression leading to increased disability, falls, swallowing difficulties, and dementia.
- Non-motor symptoms: depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and autonomic dysfunction.
- Potential for medication interactions with other prescribed drugs.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Medication management requires careful titration and regular follow-ups for optimal effect.
- Post-DBS surgery: initial hospital stay for programming and monitoring, followed by multiple outpatient visits for stimulator adjustment.
- Essential incorporation of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy as needed.
- Long-term commitment to medication schedules, regular exercise, and a balanced diet.
- Ongoing monitoring for symptom changes and medication side effects, with adjustments made by the neurologist.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing/Lifelong management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering parkinsons disease in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for parkinsons disease 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 parkinsons disease. 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 parkinsons disease compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Parkinsons Disease in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing parkinsons disease.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
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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.