Dementia is a slowly progressive disease of the brain to think the loss of ability to reason and remember characterized. Dementia is a disease in itself but a group of symptoms, conditions, or various diseases. In some cases, dementia can be treated and cured, because the cause is treatable. some cases, even though the person may appear to suffer from dementia in a severe depression can cause symptoms.
This is the case of dementia causedof drugs or alcohol, or hormonal imbalances or vitamin. Since some causes of dementia can be cured or treated, in part, is very important that your doctor if the diagnosis is quite in order not to miss potentially treatable diseases. The frequency of "treatable" causes of dementia is estimated that about 10%.
Causes of Dementia
The most common causes of dementia:
The lack of nutrients such as vitamin B12 and folic acid.
toxic reactions, such as excessiveAlcohol or drugs.
Infections, brain and spinal cord, the flu, such as AIDS dementia complex and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Certain types of hydrocephalus, an accumulation of fluid in the brain that can lead to developmental disorders, infections, trauma or brain tumors.
Kidneys, liver and lung disease can lead to dementia.
Both lesions a single serious injury or longer term smaller head, like boxers.
The diseases that cause degeneration orThe loss of nerve cells in the brain as Cellsino Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.
Symptoms of dementia
Some symptoms of dementia:
Confusion, severe
Decrease in problem-solving and ability to judge
Progressive memory loss
Hallucinations and delusions
altered sensation or perception
Inability to concentrate
The lack of spontaneity
Depression
Treatment of dementia
The treatment of people with dementiaprogressive dementia is to provide the best possible quality of life for them and their carers.
Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Pick's disease, dementia of aging and traumatic brain injuries are not usually available therapies.
Anticonvulsants may be effective in treating some behavioral disorders.
Dementia usually gets worse with age, but the development of symptoms can often be drugs or other treatments to slow.
The treatment ofDementia usually aims to improve memory and concentration, mental problems, and quality of life for both patients and their families and carers to improve.
The anti-psychotic drugs can be prescribed to patients with delusions or hallucinations.
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