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Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases.Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia.The two major causes of non-reversible(degenerative) dementia are:.Alzheimer''s d... |
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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 to ...
Tests
The following tests and procedures may be done:B12 levelBlood ammonia levelsBlood chemistry (chem-20)Blood gas analys...
Treatments
Treatment depends on the condition causing the dementia. Some people may need to stay in the hospital for a short tim...
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...
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