Who is not a candidate for deep brain stimulation treatment?

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Patients who have a greater degree of dementia and those in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease may not be a candidate for deep brain stimulation treatment.

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Parkinson's Disease Treatment

While there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, treatments such as medications, surgery, exercise and social support help manage the symptoms. When medications do not adequately control the symptoms, you may be eligible for a neurosurgical procedure called deep brain stimulation (DBS).

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