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What Is Dementia?

 What Is Dementia?


Dementia is not a single disease it’s a group of symptoms or conditions, this disease is a result of several underlying brain disorders. Alzheimer’s is one of the top most causes of Dementia, mostly people who are in their 50’s , 60's are more like to develop Alzheimer’s.  Progressive dementia is generally a result of Alzheimer’s disease. though dementia generally cause impairment of patients thinking, communication or memory, according to neurologist Having only memory loss doesn’t mean you have dementia as there are many causes of dementia but some can be reversible depending upon the cause.

Difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia

It is necessary to know the difference between Alzheimer’s & Dementia even if you are patient or care giver. Dementia Is a progressive disorder which is the major cause of disability in older people . . People can also have more than one type of dementia which is known as mixed dementia which can only be diagnosed and confirmed by autopsy. Alzheimer’s is one of the causes of dementia while Alzheimer’s is result of complex brain changes which results in memory loss and gradually makes it difficult to speak , walk or swallowing in patients. So in patients who are suffering from dementia because of Alzheimer’s its treatment may also reverse dementia.

For the treatment of dementia in Delhi consult with neurology specialist in Delhi

Causes of Dementia

There can be many causes of dementia but some of them are listed below:

•Alzheimer’s diseases cause dementia in older adults mostly.

•It can be result of No’s of infections , Diseases or Injuries

•Brain Injury or HIV can also cause dementia.

•Cerebrovascular disease which result in  damage of the brain can cause dementia

•Metabolic disorders also affects the functioning of the brain

•Thyroid disease and Vitamin deficiencies may also result In dementia

 Early Symptoms of Dementia      

•One of the top most symptom of dementia is memory loss

•Patients will often find communicating difficult

•Difficulty in concentrating

•Having difficulty in performing daily tasks

•Always confused about time and space

•Change in behavior and mood

 

Dementia Treatment

Treatment of Dementia

Even though there is no such cure of dementia, however many forms of dementia are treatable if not reversible. With proper medication you can treat your dementia especially when you know the exact cause of it. Dementia can be result of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease so if you get treatment for the both it will help in treatment of dementia too.

Treatment of vascular dementia helps in stoppage of further brain damage which may prevent stroke.

If you have any symptoms of Alzheimer’s or Dementia you should get proper treatment from neurology specialist and if you are looking for dementia treatment in Delhi I would highly suggest Dr. Mukesh Kumar from Max West Saket Hospital. He is one of the best Neurologist in Delhi NCR


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  1. Sarika7 January 2021 at 22:17

    Dementia is not a single neurological condition, its umbrella of different neurological disorders which is why this condition usually gets ignored during the checkup , for diseases like dementia one should get consultation from the professional only, if you are searching for dementia treatment in Delhi I would suggest you to get treatment from Dr. Mukesh Kumar, he is one of the best neuro specialist in Delhi-NCR.
    Best Neurologist in Delhi

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