Is this Dementia or Alcohol Intoxication or Both?doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2012.12.018Wanda Colón Cartagena and Wanda Colón Cartagena and Sandra BellantonioJournal of the American Medical Directors Association
Reversible Causes of Dementia Some reversible dementia causes include: Alcohol or substance use disorder Tumours Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid levels A fluid buildup in the brain Blood clots in the covering of the brain Vitamin B12 deficiency Genetic Influences If on...
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, also called alcohol dementia, is a set of conditions that can cause symptoms of confusion, memory loss, and disorientation, as well as physical signs such as muscle weakness and eye movement problems. It's caused by a deficiency in thiamine, which can lead to sympt...
While genetics can play a role in some types of dementia, certain lifestyle choices and underlying disorders can also increase someone’s chances of developing it. Things likehigh blood pressure, smoking, high levels of alcohol consumption, social isolation, depression, and even diabetes can all i...
"Moderate Alcohol Intake is Associated with Lower Dementia Incidence: Results from the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study (GEMS)." Paper presented at the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease, Messe Wien Exhibition and Congress Center, Vienna, Austria, July 11-...
Physicians will typically check for related complications while diagnosing a mental health disorder and perform: Physical exams to rule out any physical problems that could be causing the symptoms Lab tests to evaluate body processes or screen for alcohol and drugs ...
Since sometypes of dementiashare similar symptoms, it can be hard for a doctor to figure out which one you or your loved one has. Be sure to tell them about all symptoms, medication and alcohol use, and previous illnesses to help them make the right diagnosis. ...
Examples include alcohol abuse and dependence, drug abuse and dependence Older adults. As people age, they may experience changes in their physical, mental and social well-being. Examples include dementia, delirium and depression Children and adolescents. Depending on age, children and teens may ...
Centred around a progressive age-related loss of dopaminergic circuits -responsible for bradykinesia and tremor-, Parkinsonism and PD display non-motor features ranging from depression, gambling addiction, and dementia. The symptomatology of PD varies substantially between patients, with mechanisms that ...
Experts disagree about whether people can become addicted to porn in a medical sense — the way they get addicted to alcohol or drugs. However, if porn-watching habits interfere with daily life and relationships, it's an issue. If you or someone you know has a porn habit that's affecting...