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Disease Det ails Dementia Specialist
Overview Overview for Dementia Dr. Suraj Verma
Symptoms Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a non- specific illness MBBS, MS (ENT & Cancer Medicine
Causes syndrome, is a serious loss of cognitive ability in which areas affected Specialist)
Risk Factors areas by cognition may be memory, attention, language, and problem
Diagnosis solving. It may be static, the result of a brain injury, or progressive,
resulting in long- term decline due to damage or disease in the body.
Tests
Dr. Shamshed Ala
Treatments Dementia is treatable to some extent, but sometimes due to causes that BPT (Physio therapist)
Alternative Treatments are often progressive and incurable. It can make the person confused
Drugs and unable to identify names, places and people. It is generally needed
to be present for at least 6 months to be diagnosed.
Complications
Prevention Top
Dr. Meera Gupt a
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MBBS (General Physician)
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Symptoms for Dementia
Dementia can cause problem in various mental task. Its common signs
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and symptoms include:
Asperger's Syndrome Dr. Sachin Singh
• Memory loss
MS (Ortho paedician)
Mild Cognitive Impairment • Difficulty performing more than one task at a time
Stress • Difficulty communicating
Attention Deficit • Inability to learn or remember new information
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2. Attention Deficit
• Difficulty with planning and organiz ing
Hyperactivity Disorder
• Difficulty with coordination and motor functions
Alz heimer's Disease • Personality changes Dr. Pankaj Goel
Panic Disorder • Inability to reason MBBS, DNB, MD (Neo nato lo gist &
Schiz ophrenia • Losing interest in things you previously enjoyed, flat mood Paediatrician)
• Inappropriate behavior
Dementia
• Having delusions depression
Phobias
• Paranoia
Delirium • Poor judgment Dr. Pankaj Meena
Anxiety • Agitation FRCS, BDS (Dentist)
Depression • Hallucinations
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Seasonal Affective
Disorder
Cancer- - Living with Cancer Causes for Dementia
Child Behavior Disorders Dementia has many causes according to the type of the condition.
Learning Disorders Some dementias occur on their own and not as result of another
disease. Much of the causes are still unknown.
Eating Disorders
Prader- Willi Syndrome Dementia is classified in various groups according to the part they
Obsessive- Compulsive affect, can be reversible which are caused by infection or medication. Dement ia Relat ed Art icles
Disorder Some of them worsen over time.
Personality Disorders
These include: Tips to Prevent Bad Body Odor
Bipolar Disorder
Psychotic Disorders • Alz heimer's disease Turmeric, a Cleansing Herb and Natural
Postpartum Depression • Lewy body dementia Healer:
Developmental Disabilities • Vascular dementia Eggs - A Source of Healthy Life
• Frontotemporal dementia
Post- Traumatic Stress
No More Sleep Disorder: Stop Snoring
Disorder Other disorders related to dementia Naturally
Mental Disorders
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• Huntington's disease
• Dementia pugilistica Mushrooms - An Umbrella of Our Health
• HIV- associated dementia
• Creutz feldt- Jakob disease
• Secondary dementias
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3. Causes of dementia that can be reversed:
• Infections and immune disorders
• Metabolic problems and endocrine abnormalities
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Reactions to medications
• Subdural hematomas
• Poisoning
• Brain tumors
• Anoxia
• Heart and lung problems
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Risk Factors in Dementia
Various risk factors which increase the chances of developing dementia
include:
• The risk of having dementia significantly increases with age
• People with family history of dementia have greater risk
• Down syndrome
• Exposed to smoke
• Excess of alcohol
• Too high blood pressure
• High levels of cholesterol
• Depression
• Diabetes
• High estrogen levels
• Homocysteine blood levels
• Atherosclerosis
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Diagnosis for Dementia
Dementia has many causes and therefore its diagnosis often becomes
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4. challenging. The doctor may conduct a physical examination to identify
signs of other disorders and determining the best suitable treatment. He
may ask about medical history of the patient to identify the cause of the
condition.
The doctor may collect urine or blood samples, check blood pressure
and review what medications the patient is taking.
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Tests for Dementia
Dementia has many causes and therefore its diagnosis often becomes
challenging. The doctor may conduct a physical examination to identify
signs of other disorders and determining the best suitable treatment. He
may ask about medical history of the patient to identify the cause of the
condition.
The doctor may collect urine or blood samples, check blood pressure
and review what medications the patient is taking.
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Treatments for Dementia
Treatment of dementia involves minimiz ing the development of its
symptoms by various medications. The aim is to treat the underlying
cause to slow or stop the progress of the disease. To prevent a stroke,
medicines may be prescribed to check for high blood pressure,
cholesterol level, diabetes and heart ailments.
Sedatives, antidepressants and other medications may be used to treat
behavioral problems.
There is no curing method available for Creutz feldt- Jakob disease.
Proper care is given to the person and making sure he is comfortable.
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5. Alternative Treatments for Dementia
Various popular alternatives are available to cure dementia; however
one should be cautious while using these alternatives to slow the
progress of the disease. Some of the beneficial alternatives are:
• Vitamin E
• Omega 3 fatty acids
• Coenz yme Q10
• Ginkgo
• Huperz ine A
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Drugs for Dementia
Drugs which are often prescribed include:
• Cholinesterase inhibitors- donepez il (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon)
and galantamine hydrobromide (Raz adyne)
• Memantine (Namenda)
• Antidepressants
Although no standard treatment for dementia exists, its symptoms can
be treated. Additional treatments aim to reduce the risk factors for further
brain damage.
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Complications in Dementia
Dementia has an adverse effect on the functioning of the body. It
disturbs the day to day tasks of the normal living. It can have many other
serious complications which include:
• Inadequate nutrition
• Reduced hygiene
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6. • Difficulty taking medications
• Deterioration of emotional health
• Difficulty communicating
• Delirium
• Problems sleeping
• Personal safety challenges
• Depression and anxiety
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Prevention for Dementia
There is no specific method to prevent dementia but few steps can be
taken to minimal the risks. These may include:
• Keep your mind active
• Be physically and socially active
• Lower the homocysteine levels
• Control your cholesterol levels
• Control your diabetes
• Quit smoking
• Lower your blood pressure
• Pursue education
• Maintain a healthy diet
• Get proper vaccinations for influenz a, tetanus, diphtheria and polio.
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