Providing information about transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment, Medical Park Tokat Hospital Psychiatry Specialist Dr. Meral Oran Demir, “TMS is a non-invasive method that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve the symptoms of psychiatric diseases. Although TMS is mainly used in depression, it is also used in obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and nicotine addiction.
Medical Park Tokat Hospital Psychiatrist Dr. Meral Oran Demir made statements about the TMS device and its treatment.
“Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive method that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to ameliorate the symptoms of psychiatric disorders. It can be used in addition to psychotherapy and drug therapy, or as a stand-alone treatment.
ANXIETY DISORDER AND schizophrenia CAN ALSO BE PREFERRED
Referring to the reasons for which the treatment is used, Dr. Dr. Demir said, “The main area of use of TMS is depression, but it is also used in obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and nicotine addiction.”
TREATMENT PROCESS
Explaining how the treatment is applied, Dr. Dr. Demir shared the following information:
“TMS is applied by placing an electromagnetic coil on the scalp. Magnetic pulses delivered in this way painlessly pass through the skull and stimulate brain cells that can improve communication between different parts of the brain. During the procedure, the patient rests in a semi-sitting or lying position. Anesthesia is not needed. Consciousness is completely clear. It doesn’t feel pain. Plugs are placed in their ears. It’s okay to have your eyes open.”
HEADACHES CAN BE OBSERVED
Talking about the side effects that can be seen in the treatment, Dr. Dr. Demir said, “The side effects that can be seen in TMS treatment are generally mild or moderate and improve shortly after an individual session and decrease over time with additional sessions. Most often, headache, a feeling of discomfort in the scalp, tingling or twitching of the facial muscles, dizziness may occur in the area of the procedure. When these symptoms are seen, the stimulation level can be reduced and painkillers can be taken before the procedure. “Epileptic seizures can be seen very rarely,” he said.
NOT PREFERRED IN THESE INDIVIDUALS
exp. Dr. Meral Oran Demir listed who cannot apply TMS as follows:
- “If the applicant has epilepsy,
- If intracranial aneurysm clips or coils, stents, implanted stimulators
- Implanted electrical devices such as pacemakers or drug pumps
- If you have electrodes to monitor brain activity, a hearing aid, and a bullet fragment in the body.”
THE PROCESS TAKE ABOUT 40 MINUTES
Providing information about the conditions that may occur during the treatment and after the treatment, Dr. Dr. Demir said, “During each treatment; The magnetic coil can lie comfortably with earplugs placed on the head. Clicking sounds are heard when the machine is turned on, it is felt to touch the forehead area. The process takes about 40 minutes. Scalp discomfort may be felt during and shortly after the procedure. It is not necessary for someone to drive you home after treatment, but you may choose to go with someone else for initial treatment until you understand how you will feel later. After the treatment, normal daily activities can be returned and the car can be used,” he concluded.
Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency
