Other then dementia, are there medical conditions that can mimic alzheimers? Please only serious EDUCATED answers.
2007-02-03 02:23:56 · 3 answers · asked by kris_mom_of_4_girls 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I know the symptoms.. my question is "Could there be something BESIDES alzheimers that acts the same as alzheimers but isn't alzeimers?" Perhaps something that can be treated or reversed since alzheimers is usually a dead end with very little options..
2007-02-03 02:38:19 · update #1
Alzheimer's disease causes progressive cognitive deterioration and is characterized by senile plaques, β-amyloid deposits, and neurofibrillary tangles in the cerebral cortex and subcortical gray matter.
Please see the web pages for more details on Alzheimer's disease.
2007-02-03 02:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alzheimer is a specific sub-type of dementia. There are other demential disorders too. You can find all of the details at www.dementia.com, and for further detail about dementia types;
http://www.helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_dementias_types.htm
2007-02-03 10:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by ddyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Involves progressive and irreversible memory loss, deterioration of intellenctual function, apathy, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation. Course may take anywhere from a few months to 4-5 years to progress toa complete loss of intellectual function. This varies from case to case.
2007-02-03 10:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forget the names of your closest family and friends
forget the words that you use to express everyday
do not eat very good
forget the location of everyday objects
and you can be in denial for the early stages
2007-02-03 10:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by rach_the_dreamer24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋