What is Dementia?
It is a condition that causes memory loss and other thinking problems that get worse over time.
Common signs:
- forgetfulness and confusion
- problems in conversation
- personality changes
- trouble eating and swallowing
- poor executive and planning skills
Causes:
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Reversible
Dementias (10-20%)
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Irreversible
Dementias (80-90%)
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Drugs and Medications
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Alzheimer’s disease
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Endocrine Disorders
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Dementia with Lewy bodies
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Metabolic Disorders
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Frontotemporal dementia
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Emotional Disorders
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Parkinson’s disease
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Nutritional Deficits
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Huntington’s disease
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Tumor And Trauma
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
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Vascular dementia
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