Resting Tremor Treatment in Turkey
About Resting Tremor
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive diagnostic assessment performed during a clinical consultation.Helps differentiate between Parkinsonian tremors and other types like essential tremor.Forms the cornerstone for initiating a diagnostic workup for neurological disorders.Guides the selection of appropriate laboratory tests and neuroimaging studies.Essential for monitoring disease progression and treatment response over time.
Who is this surgery for?
- Observation of involuntary shaking in hands, arms, legs, or chin while at rest.
- Suspicion of Parkinson's disease or other Parkinsonian syndromes.
- Evaluation of tremor as a potential side effect of certain medications (e.g., antipsychotics, antiemetics).
- Assessment of tremor in the context of other neurological symptoms like rigidity or bradykinesia.
- As part of a general neurological exam for conditions like Wilson's disease or multiple system atrophy.
How to prepare
- No specific physical preparation like fasting is required for the clinical observation.
- Patients should be prepared to discuss their full medical history and current medications.
- Wearing comfortable clothing that allows easy examination of the arms and hands is helpful.
- It may be useful to bring a list of symptoms, including when the tremor occurs and what makes it better or worse.
- Patients might be asked to perform simple tasks (like holding arms outstretched) to compare rest and action tremors.
Risks & possible complications
- The clinical observation itself carries no direct physical risks or complications.
- Potential for diagnostic uncertainty, requiring further, sometimes invasive, testing.
- Psychological impact of receiving a diagnosis of a chronic neurological condition.
- Delay in diagnosis if the tremor is subtle or intermittent during the examination.
- Risks are associated with any subsequent diagnostic procedures (like blood draws or imaging) that may be recommended.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no recovery period from the clinical observation itself; patients can resume normal activities immediately.
- Recovery and management focus on the underlying condition causing the tremor.
- Post-assessment care involves following the specialist's recommendations, which may include starting medication, physical therapy, or lifestyle modifications.
- Regular follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor the tremor and adjust treatment plans.
- Patient education on coping strategies and support resources for chronic conditions is an important part of ongoing care.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient consultation)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (from the assessment)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering resting tremor in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for resting tremor in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, 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 resting tremor. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists 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 resting tremor compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Resting Tremor in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing resting tremor.
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