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Panama City Beach, FL
January 28, 2023
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease can have side effects and complications. Some reported issues include:

- Surgery-related complications:
- Headache
- Temporary swelling and pain at the implantation site
- Confusion or difficulty concentrating
- Seizure
- Infection
- Stroke

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease can have side effects and complications. Some reported issues include:

- Surgery-related complications:
- Headache
- Temporary swelling and pain at the implantation site
- Confusion or difficulty concentrating
- Seizure
- Infection
- Stroke

- Stimulation-related side effects:
- Numbness or tingling
- Lightheadedness
- Balance and speech problems
- Muscle tightness
- Mood changes

In rare cases, DBS surgery can cause seizures, weakness, confusion, or trouble speaking, which may be temporary or permanent. If the implanted devices become infected, they may need to be removed surgically.

July 21, 2024

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