Advanced medical therapies
Advanced medical therapies are used when standard medicines are not effective. Many are in the form of an infusion connected to a pump device that continuously releases a steady flow of medicine into the body. This allows symptoms to be controlled over a longer period of time than standard medicines.
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What is it for?
If the effects of standard medicines are wearing off
Treatment overview
An example of an advanced medical therapy for the treatment of Parkinson鈥檚 disease is an infusion called Duodopa (a levodopa and carbidopa combination).
Parkinson鈥檚 disease occurs when the part of the brain that produces a chemical messenger called 鈥榙opamine鈥� deteriorates. This can cause symptoms like stiffness, involuntary shaking (tremor) and slow movements.
Although there is no cure for Parkinson鈥檚 disease, medicines can improve symptoms by increasing the amount of dopamine in the brain. Initially, the benefits of these medicines will last throughout the day, however over time their effects can start to wear off more quickly.
Duodopa provides a constant flow of medicine through the day. It allows symptoms to remain consistently well controlled and reduces the number of tablets that need to be taken.
Advanced medical therapies are also used in people who develop involuntary movements called dyskinesias. These patients can benefit from having a steady flow of medicine that is spread out over a long period of time.
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Your treatment package will include:
- Enhanced pre-admission assessment
- Your treatment with our complete care team at your fingertips
- Personalised aftercare and follow-up
We want you to be in control of your health. That鈥檚 why we also offer optional services such as comprehensive recovery packages and extra touches for you to choose from during your stay with us. To help you manage the cost, we also offer a 0% finance option, allowing you to spread the payments for your treatment over 12 months with no added interest. Learn more about our .
How to pay
- You can use private medical insurance (PMI) to access this treatment. We work with all major PMI providers in the UK and many internationally
- You can pay for yourself (self-pay)
- If you鈥檙e paying for yourself, we have 0% finance options available with Chrysalis. Find out more .