Description
Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease
A neurological disease that affects memory and behaviour. It is characterized by beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. There is no known cause but genetics and lifestyle are thought to play a role. causes changes in the brain which may cause the person you care for to see, hear, taste, smell or feel things that are not really there. The person you care for may misinterpret common objects such as mirrors or curtains, and see things that are not really there. This can be quite frightening for the person you care for, as they may think they are in danger or in harms way. They also may become confused by shadows, reflections or light distortions and believe that they are seeing something else. It is also common for the person you care for to see friends, relatives or animals, even though they may be deceased or from their past. Many times the person you care for may hear strange sounds or voices that are not actually there as well. While it may appear that they are talking to themselves, the person you care for may believe that they are talking to an old friend or relative. It may seem to the person you care for that there is something touching them or moving on their body, such as an insect or a snake.
Hallucinations are commonly an early sign Sign
In medicine a sign is what a physician finds by examining a patient. For example, a patient with the symptom of pain might have signs of a fast heart rate, a pale face, a clammy touch and tenderness. of dementia with Lewy bodies Lewy bodies
Round clumps of protein found in the brain's neurons in many people who experience a neurodegenerative disorder.. In fact, the presence of visual hallucinations represents one of three core criteria for a diagnosis Diagnosis
The process by which a physician determines what disease a patient has by studying the patient’s symptoms and medical history and by analyzing any tests performed (blood, urine, brain scans, etc.). of Lewy body dementia.
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In medicine a symptom is what the patient complains of. For example, a a patient may have symptoms of pain and fatigue. is affecting your daily life, SymptomGuideTM can help you better understand and communicate that knowledge to others involved. You can start using SymptomGuideTM now by creating your individualized profile.
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