Many of us from time to time the name of our neighbor or items to buy at the grocery store forget, and wonder if this is part of the normal aging process. Your doctor is the best person to talk about these concerns. There are many conditions that can be treated, which may contribute to the holes of regular memory.
Often when we think of dementia in Alzheimer's disease. While Alzheimer's disease is considered the underlying cause between 60 and 80% of all cases of dementia, there are other conditions that could cause dementia. It is important to know the other types and causes of dementia because the treatment may vary between diseases and early detection may be beneficial in slowing the progression of the incurable dementia.
According to Dr. Harvey Gilbert, MD Gilbert Guide (www.gilbertguide.com some of the most common type of dementia and their causes are:
A. Vascular dementia
This type of dementia is the second most common. It is caused by poor blood circulation to the brain, depriving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients they need to function normally. Vascular dementia can be caused by a number of conditions that constrict blood vessels, including stroke, diabetes and hypertension.
Two. Mixed dementia
Sometimes dementia is caused by more than one disease state. In most cases, mixed dementia is caused by both Alzheimer's disease and vascular disease.
Three. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)
Sometimes referred to as Lewy body disease, dementia of this type is characterized by abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies that develop in nerve cells in the brainstem. This disrupts the brain's ability to function normally and impairs cognition and behavior. It can also cause tremors and is often associated with Parkinson's disease and dementia. It is reversible and there is no known cure.
April. Dementia in Parkinson's disease (PDD)
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder, and at an advanced stage can affect cognitive functioning. Not all people with Parkinson's disease develop dementia, though. This type of dementia is dementia with Lewy bodies. Symptoms include tremors, muscle stiffness and speech problems. Reasoning, memory, speech and judgment are also commonly affected.
May. Frontotemporal dementia
Pick's disease is the most common and known as frontotemporal dementia. It is a rare disease that causes damage to brain cells in the frontal and temporal lobes. This affects the individual's personality significantly, which generally leads to less social competence with emotional apathy. Unlike other types of dementia, Pick's disease usually results in behavior and personality changes that occur before memory loss and speech.
6. Creutzfeldt-Jacob dementia (CJD)
A degenerative neurological disorder, CJD is also known as "mad cow disease". The incidence is very low, occurring in about one in every million people. There is no cure. Caused by viruses, CJD progresses rapidly, usually over a period of several months. Symptoms include memory loss, difficulty speaking, confusion, muscle stiffness and spasms, and a general lack of coordination, which makes the individual susceptible to falls. Sometimes blurred vision and hallucinations also occur with this type of dementia.
7. Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
The normal pressure hydrocephalus involves the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of the brain. When this liquid is not flowing as it should, the results associated with the accumulation of pressure in the brain, interfering with the brain's ability to function normally. People with dementia caused by normal pressure hydrocephalus often experience problems with walking, balance and bladder control and cognitive disorders related to speech, memory capacity and problem solving.
8. Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease is an inherited progressive dementia that affects cognition, behavior and movement of the individual. Symptoms include memory problems, impaired judgment, mood swings, depression and slurred speech (slurred speech, especially). It also may have delusions and hallucinations. People with Huntington's disease may also experience difficulty walking, and uncontrollable twitching of the face and body
9. Wernicke-Korsakoff
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is caused by a vitamin B1 (thiamin), and often occurs in alcoholics, but can also result from malnutrition, cancer, hormone levels abnormally high thyroid, long-term dialysis and long-term diuretics (used to treat congestive heart failure) therapy. Symptoms include confusion, permanent gaps in memory, and short-term memory. Hallucinations may also occur. If early treatment with complement, dementia can be reversed.
10. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Dementia can be caused by disease, drugs and a number of other treatable causes. With mild cognitive impairment, an individual will experience memory loss and sometimes impaired judgment and speech, but in general are aware of this decline. These problems usually do not interfere with normal activities of daily living. People with mild cognitive impairment may also experience behavioral changes that involve depression, anxiety, aggression and emotional apathy. This is often due to awareness and frustration related to your Condit
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