dementia that progresses rapidly and often starts with problems with muscle coordination, personality changes, and vision problems. About 70 of people with Creutzfeldt-Jakob die within a year.
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a brain disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B1 commonly caused by chronic alcohol misuse. Symptoms may include double vision, confusion, drooping upper eyelids, and loss of muscle coordination.
Mixed dementia
If you develop more than one type of dementia, you have mixed dementia. The most common combination is vascular dementia with Alzheimer’s disease.
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a condition caused by a buildup of fluid in the ventricles of your brain that can cause problems with cognition, movement, and bladder control. The cause isn’t typically known, however, head injuries, infections, bleeding in your brain, and surgery can contribute to its development.
Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s disease is a rare condition that causes nerve cells in your brain to break down. Huntington’s disease is caused by a gene abnormality. Early symptoms can include mood changes, psychosis, and poor coordination.
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What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s?
Recognizing the signs of Alzheimer’s disease is crucial for early detection and intervention. Understanding these symptoms can help individuals and their loved ones seek appropriate medical attention and support.
Here are some common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, as outlined by the National Institute on Aging:
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life, such as forgetting recently acquired information, important dates or events, or repeatedly asking for the same information.
- Challenges in problem-solving, planning or completing familiar tasks including managing finances, following a recipe or driving to a familiar location.
- Difficulty with time or spatial orientation, including losing track of dates, seasons or the passage of time, or getting lost in familiar places.
- Changes in visual perception, such as difficulty reading, judging distances, or identifying colors or contrast.
- New problems with words, such as struggling to join or follow a conversation, experiencing a sudden pause while speaking and being unable to find the right words.
- Misplacing items and being unable to retrace steps to find them, often accusing others of stealing.
- Decreased or poor judgment, such as making questionable financial decisions or neglecting personal hygiene.
- Social withdrawal or changes in personality, such as becoming irritable, suspicious, fearful or easily upset in unfamiliar situations.
- Gradual or significant changes in mood or behavior, including confusion, depression, anxiety or unexplained anger.
Can Alzheimer’s be treated?
The treatment for Alzheimer’s and dementia may vary depending on the type you have. In some cases, doctors may focus on