Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is another treatment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ( TMS ) is the use of a device that creates a magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in diseased areas, such as stimulating the left frontal cortex (Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex) in patients with depression. This involves repeated stimulation (repetitive TMS or rTMS) using the appropriate stimulation frequency, energy level, and duration.
rTMS is currently being use for the treatment of central nervous system diseases and peripheral nervous system rehabilitation. The US Food and Drug Administration approved rTMS for treatment-resistant depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Treatment of depression with rTMS
For patients to receive rTMS treatment, doctors will consider those with depression aged 18 years and over who have not responded to treatment with 2 or more types of medication. The doctor will assess the appropriate location for stimulating the brain of each patient before treatment. The appropriate duration of each treatment depends on the frequency used for stimulation. It is generally about 30-40 minutes/time. In the initial stage of treatment. It is recommend to stimulate the brain with a magnetic field 5 times/week continuously until 20-30 times are completed.
Common side effects of rTMS
- The loud noise of the rTMS machine สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน during treatment can be annoying, but this can be prevented by wearing earplugs or hearing protection.
- Headache is caused by the muscles in the head area being stimulated and contracting slightly during magnetic field stimulation.
- Tension in the area where the head is placed to emit magnetic fields
Contraindications to rTMS treatment
- People with unstable physical illnesses, especially heart disease, stroke or cerebral infarction, who have had symptoms within 6 months before receiving electromagnetic stimulation treatment.
- People who have metal devices in their body, especially in the face, head, neck, or chest area, such as medical devices, such as people who wear certain types of pacemakers.
- People who are at risk of seizures, such as those with a history of epilepsy or alcohol withdrawal, etc.