Deep-brain Stimulation
Definition
Deep-brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes within certain areas of your brain. These electrodes produce electrical impulses that regulate abnormal impulses.
Analogy
Imagine deep-brain stimulation as a pacemaker for your heart but instead it's for your brain. It helps keep everything running smoothly and corrects any irregularities in rhythm.
Related terms
Parkinson's Disease: A neurodegenerative disorder affecting dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain; often treated with deep-brain stimulation.
Essential Tremor: A nervous system disorder resulting in rhythmic shaking which can be treated by deep-brain stimulation.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A chronic condition where people have uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts and behaviors; sometimes treated with deep-brain stimulation.
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