Best Vagus Nerve Stimulation Doctors in India

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is a medical treatment that utilises gentle electrical impulses to stimulate the vagus nerve, a significant nerve in the body that connects the brain to major organs.

VNS is mainly used for patients who have:

• Drug-resistant epilepsy (seizures not controlled by medicines)
• Treatment-resistant depression (depression not responding to multiple medications and therapies)

How It Works

A small device, resembling a pacemaker, is implanted under the skin in the chest. A thin wire connects this device to the left vagus nerve in the neck. The device sends controlled electrical signals to the brain, which helps to:

• Reduce seizure frequency and severity
• Improve mood and quality of life
• Support long-term epilepsy management

Benefits of VNS

• Approximately 50–70% of patients experience a significant reduction in seizure frequency.
• It may also improve mood, alertness, and memory.
• This treatment works as an add-on therapy when medications and surgery are not effective, offering long-lasting results with regular follow-up and programming.

Procedure & Recovery

• Surgery takes 1–2 hours under anaesthesia
• Short hospital stay (usually 1–2 days)
• Normal activities can resume within a few weeks
• Device programming begins after the incision heals

Side Effects (Usually Mild)

Like any other procedure, it also has some mild side effects, such as:

• Hoarseness or change in voice
• Throat discomfort or coughing
• Temporary shortness of breath during stimulation

These effects often improve as the device settings are adjusted.