**Do you know that magnetic stimulation of the brain is the best and most reliable way to treat depression?** Noor Ali Noor Ali Clinic will help you to get your health back as soon as possible by using the latest and most advanced rTMS equipment... Make an appointment... What is the cause of depression?... Knowing the **causes of depression** plays a significant role in preventing the aggravation of this disease.... Depression occurs in people for various reasons.... Some of the most important causes of depression are: 1 .... important events (both positive and negative) in life 2... Death or loss of loved ones 3 .... Geography of residence 4 .... communication problems 5... Divorce and separation 6 .... illness What are the symptoms of depression?.. Depression may appear in each person with different symptoms because this disorder has very different symptoms.... But there are also symptoms that are usually seen in depressed people and are the same.... Some of the **symptoms of depression in women and men** include the following: 1... feeling double fatigue and not having the necessary energy 2 .... feeling very uncomfortable 3 .... sleep fluctuation 4... Feeling of worthlessness and low self-esteem 5 .... Anger and anger 6... thinking about death 7 ... inability to concentrate 8 .... dangerous behaviors 9 .... change in appetite What is an rTMS device?... Repetitive cranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), also known as **magnetic brain stimulation**, is a non-invasive method in which magnetic fields are used to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of brain, neurological and psychiatric disorders.. While the protocols for each disorder...painless electromagnetic waves send a magnetic pulse that stimulates nerve cells in an area of the brain involved in the control of neurological and mental disorders...neural depolarization and induced currents in cortical tissues are created through the application of pulsed magnetic fields...the patient is fully awake and consciously transmits stimulation to the desired area of the brain...some areas of It activates the brain and It inhibits others... in the rest of the article, is magnetic stimulation of the brain useful for the treatment of magnetic depression?. Brain stimulation as a safe standard for people with depression who do not benefit from or will not be able to tolerate antidepressant drug treatment in the future... A large number of published studies have shown that **RTM treatment of depression**, used with specific protocols, can bring good results and cause the disappearance of depressive symptoms.... During the last five years, the use of RTM S therapy method has been recognized as a large standard clinical treatment for adults.. Disorder Depression.. Among the benefits of **treating depression with RTMS** are the following: 1....rTMS is a painless and non-invasive treatment....2....there is no need for painkillers or anesthetics during TMS treatment....3....there is no need to be hospitalized during this period when magnetic stimulation is used and the treatment is done on an outpatient basis....4....the treatment of depression and mood disorders through high-speed treatment results up to 3 weeks later in a long-term session....it is felt from 4 to 8 weeks....7....this local treatment has side effects It has very few side effects and may even be without complications... (Possible side effects include headache and mild discomfort at the stimulation site).... ### The rTMS device does not have the disadvantages of antidepressants. 1.... The effectiveness of each drug is ± 40%.. 2.... Risk of overdose (especially with TCAs) 3... Combining them with other drugs and/or alcohol can be dangerous 4... They are hard to get rid of and leave 5... increasing the risk of suicide (especially for teenagers) 6... Systemic treatment that may cause side effects including: nausea, fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, decreased sex drive, memory loss, sweating, increased heart rate, dry mouth and nightmares. How does rTMS treat depression?..rTMS stimulates nerve cells in areas of the brain involved in mood control and depression..Magnetic brain stimulation activates areas of the brain that are less active in depression...and improves mood....rTMS treatment for depressive disorder usually involves a series of once-daily sessions over four to six weeks... **RTMS for depression** in part because of the need for Alternative treatment approaches have been developed, especially given the significant number of patients with depression who do not respond adequately to or are unable to tolerate antidepressants. Before undergoing rTMS treatment, explain the following to your doctor and therapist: 1... history of seizures or epilepsy 2 .... having heart, brain and cochlear implants 3 .... pregnancy 4... History of headache 5... History of injury and concussion 6 ... suffering from psychiatric disorders As an rtms center in Tehran, Noor Ali Clinic operates in the field of treating all kinds of brain, nervous and mental diseases and helps you to receive definitive treatment with new methods.. How does rTMS work for the treatment of depression?.. Science has shown that the cause of depression is related to the frontal cortex (frontal lobe or posterolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC)), where the connection between the DLPFC and the anterior cingulate Deeper (AC) is disrupted.. Repetitive cranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) specifically focuses on this small area (DLPFC, which it repeatedly stimulates).. The structure can be improved, resulting in a reduction of depressive symptoms for 6-12 months.. A significant treatment effect is usually achieved within 10-12 sessions of ARTMS.. Due to the cyclical nature of depression, patients may not need any other treatment sessions after this treatment. Answer and there are almost no side effects.. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved rTMS therapy as a safe treatment. In depressed patients, in some areas of the brain, the cells do not have normal activity, and usually the cells of the lateral frontal area in the left hemisphere show less activity than they do... The lower activity of this area is the main cause of depression.. What are its causes and symptoms? The cerebral cortex becomes electrical waves.. these electrical currents affect brain cells and cause the release of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, light turns into epinephrine and dopamine.... In fact TMS allows us to communicate directly with the neurons in the brain.. by the TMS machine.... It is very important that TMS targets the right spot in your brain, otherwise you may not get the benefits that you really want. you need Don't get it.... What does it feel like to treat depression with the rtms device?. You may feel a tap on your scalp, but most people get used to it very quickly... The doctor will not increase the strength of the treatment until you feel comfortable with this magnetic pulse sensation... When you receive the treatment, you lie in a comfortable chair and cannot move your head, but you can read or listen to music to help you relax.. Who can receive rTMS therapy?. rTMS is suitable for people with mild to severe symptoms of depression... This therapy is widely used in patients with treatment-resistant depression or patients who do not respond to antidepressants such as paroxetine, venlafaxine, or citalopram.. Research shows that patients with mild forms of depression can benefit from rTMS therapy. Is rtms safe? rTMS is a safe method of treating depression that has been the subject of intense clinical and scientific research for over three decades. The FDA has approved rTMS therapy as a safe and effective treatment for depression. Most patients do not experience significant side effects. Some of the benefits of rtms are: 1... Initial effects are felt within 10 sessions (2 to 3 weeks). 2... Long-term effect after 4 to 8 weeks of intense and intensive treatment. 3... This topical treatment has very few side effects and may even have no side effects (possible side effects include headache and minor discomfort at the site of stimulation)...