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Dementia is a loss of brain function. It is not a single disease. Instead, dementia refers to a group of illnesses that involve memory, behavior, learning, and communicating problems. The problems are progressive, which... |
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Symptoms
Problems may involve language, memory, perception, emotional behavior or personality, and cognitive skills (such as c...
Causes
The two major causes of non-reversible (degenerative) dementia are: Alzheimer's disease; Loss of brain function due t...
Tests
The following tests and procedures may be done: B12 level; Blood ammonia levels; Blood chemistry (chem-20; Blood gas ...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to control the symptoms of dementia. Treatment depends on the condition causing the dementia...
Complications
Complications depend on the cause of the dementia, but may include the following: Abuse by an overstressed caregiver;...
Prevention
Most causes of dementia are not preventable. You can reduce the risk of vascular dementia, which is caused by a serie...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if dementia develops or a sudden change in mental status occurs; Call your health care...
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