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Alzheimer
Overview:
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia which is the loss of intellectual and social abilities severe enough to interfere with daily functioning.
Signs and Symptoms:
Memory loss, Disorientation, Difficulty performing familiar tasks, Personality changes such as Mood swings, Distrust in others, Increased stubbornness, Social withdrawal & Depression. Anxiety & Aggressiveness may also be present
Causes and Organs Affected:
In Alzheimer's disease, healthy brain tissue degenerates, causing a steady decline in memory and mental abilities. It may take a combination of genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors to trigger the onset of symptoms.
Risk Factor:
Age - affects older people, heredity may play an important factor, Women prone to this disease as they rend to live longer, Bad lifestyle with High blood pressure
High cholesterol & Poorly controlled diabetes may have higher risk.
Treatment:
Prescribe drugs to improve signs and symptoms that often accompany Alzheimer's such as Cholinesterase inhibitors, Memantine (Namenda).
Other Information:
Lifestyle: Healthy lifestyle may prevent the onset - Diet with fruits & vegetables, Regular excercise of body & brain helps.