Postural Tremor Treatment in Turkey
About Postural Tremor
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive diagnostic evaluation requiring no incisions or anesthesia.Provides crucial differential diagnosis between various tremor disorders.Helps guide targeted treatment plans, including medication, therapy, or advanced interventions.Can be performed during a standard outpatient clinic visit.Essential for monitoring disease progression and treatment efficacy over time.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of noticeable shaking when holding limbs in a sustained posture (e.g., arms extended).
- To differentiate essential tremor from Parkinsonian or other neurological tremors.
- Evaluation of tremor that interferes with daily activities like eating, writing, or holding objects.
- Assessment of a new-onset tremor or worsening of an existing tremor.
- Prior to considering advanced treatments like deep brain stimulation (DBS) or botulinum toxin injections.
How to prepare
- Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the arms and hands for examination.
- Bring a list of all current medications, including supplements, as some can induce tremors.
- Avoid caffeine or other stimulants for several hours before the evaluation, as they can exacerbate tremors.
- Be prepared to discuss your full medical history and family history of neurological conditions.
- You may be asked to demonstrate tasks that trigger the tremor, such as holding a cup or writing.
Risks & possible complications
- This is primarily a diagnostic evaluation with minimal physical risk.
- Potential for temporary fatigue or muscle soreness from maintaining postures during the exam.
- Emotional discomfort or anxiety related to the diagnosis process.
- If adjunctive tests like blood draws or EMG are performed, associated minor risks like bruising or brief discomfort may occur.
- There is a risk of misdiagnosis if the clinical presentation is atypical, though neurologists are trained to minimize this.
Recovery & hospital stay
- No specific recovery period is needed for the diagnostic evaluation itself.
- Patients can typically resume all normal activities immediately after the clinic visit.
- Follow-up is based on the diagnosis; the neurologist will discuss findings and a management plan.
- Recovery from any subsequent prescribed treatments (medications, therapy) will have its own timeline.
- Patients are advised to report any significant changes in tremor symptoms to their neurologist.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (for the diagnostic evaluation)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering postural tremor in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for postural 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 postural 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 postural tremor compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Postural Tremor in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing postural tremor.
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.