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Kurnool, often referred to in the context of 'Gateway to Rayalaseema,' is a very calm town, but life is probably much tougher for people living with Essential Tremors (ET). Everything is a struggle for a person living with ET in today's world. Essential Tremor is a growing concern in the 21st century and is widely regarded as the most common movement disorder. It is characterized by shaking movement, which is most common in the hands. However, some people also have trembling in other parts of the body, to the extent of suffering with a shaky head, quivering voice and a host of different components.
Even though ET is not terminal, it can pose some serious threats to everyday life. The most common activities, like writing, typing, and even drinking tea, pose a potential danger to challenging daily routines and can even go to the extent of causing emotional distress. Making peace with the fact that avoiding social interactions entirely becomes the new social norm just to escape embarrassment is absolutely terrible.
ET is often confused with a medical condition called Parkinson's disease, but it is a condition by itself. ET is unique in the sense that it is characterized by movement and not when the hands are stationary. The reasons causing ET can be very complex, but most of the time they are genetic, as many people in the same family are likely to have it.
Patients who have ET have managed their symptoms with:
Though there are various methods to treat ET, over time, headaches and other side effects might occur. Other treatment methods, such as DBS, are more complex, as they involve a surgical incision to the skull in which electrodes are implanted. Furthermore, the recovery time is extended.
Other patients, especially from Kurnool, are fortunate as they utilize the new, non-surgical ultrasound variant MRgFUS (Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound). This unique technology targets the exact portion of the brain which contains the tremors, eliminating the need for invasive surgical procedures.
Patients' tremors are recorded and later are mapped as to which area of the brain is responsible for the tremor:
The procedure is simple, effective and can be conducted at home. The efficacy of the method is quite impressive, with many patients being able to relieve their chronic tremors.
Currently, MRgFUS is not available in Kurnool, but MRgFUS is provided at KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad, one of the foremost hospitals in India for advanced neurological treatment.
Most people suffering from essential tremors do not understand how. Through MRgFUS treatment, these individuals will be able to perform daily activities independently and with confidence.
In case you happen to be in Kurnool and stuck with ET, KIMS Neurosciences may be contacted for an online consultation. The journey to a more stable and fulfilling life can be initiated.