HCM CityThe female patient was admitted to the hospital in a state of agitation, had suicidal thoughts and was treated with a technique of magnetic stimulation going through the skull.
Ms. Dang Ngoc Minh (20 years old, district 3) was taken to the hospital by her family to be examined at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning of May. Family members shared that recently, Minh had strange symptoms as usual. to death, boredom, wanting to be alone, uncooperative, no interest in daily activities. Minh also hurt himself to reduce negative emotions.
Doctor.CKI Nguyen Phuong Trang (Department of Neurology, Center for Neurology, Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City) clinical examination, assessment and diagnosis of patients with severe depression. If not treated early, other parts of the body (heart, blood pressure, stomach...) are also affected. Patients also have prolonged insomnia, cannot control their emotions and negative thoughts, and are prone to behaviors that hurt themselves and those around them.
Patients are treated with drugs and transcranial magnetic stimulators to act quickly and reduce drug dependence. According to Dr. Trang, this new technique is non-invasive, painless, and generates electronic waves that pass through the skull (capacity from 3.000 to 8.000 amps). These waves will stimulate nerve cells and change the neuroelectric function in the corresponding brain area, bringing about the effect.
Patients are treated with a transcranial magnetic stimulator. Image: Hospital provides
The patient was treated for 6 consecutive courses. Each course lasts 5 days, once a day. After that, continue to space out 1-2 times a week until the symptoms are gone. After the first course, the doctor assessed that the disease was reduced by more than 50%, the prognosis was good. Currently, Ms. Minh started the 4th, 5th course, almost no symptoms; Sleep better, happier.
“At first hearing the transcranial magnetic stimulation, I was afraid of pain so I hesitated. However, in the first time, the time is fast, no stabbing and no pain, so I am very reassured,” said the patient.
Dr. Trang shared that, in addition to treating anxiety and depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation is also used to treat headaches, migraines, and degenerative neurological disorders such as Parkinson's, sclerosis, and other diseases. lateral column muscle atrophy, multiple sclerosis, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's... This technique also supports rehabilitation after stroke or brain injury, treatment for smoking cessation, nicotine, alcohol addiction... This is a method With outpatient treatment, the patient can go home and resume normal activities.
Dung Nguyen
* Patient name has been changed.
