Epidemiological studies implicate chronic depression as a predisposing factor for dementia in later life. However, the link is incompletely understood and controversial. The aim of this review is to consider some of the biological factors that contribute to neuroprogressive brain dysfunction in late ...
including Alzheimer's, have in common is that their symptoms involve being unable to think, remember things, behave, and function as a person without dementia would. Symptoms of all types of dementia go from mild to severe, too.
Figuring out what's causing someone to be paranoid is tricky. This is because distrusting people more than usual can be a sign of many different mental health problems, and some people with dementia also have it. Another challenge is that people who are paranoid might be scared to go to ...
A mental health disorder is defined as any condition that affects a person’s thoughts, behaviors or moods. While some mental health disorders last for a limited period, others are chronic and lifelong. When these issues cause high levels of stress or affect their daily functioning or ...
Treatments may vary depending on the type of mental health disorder a person has. However, mental health care almost always involves some form of psychiatric counseling. Medications may also be prescribed. If you or a loved one is living with co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders tha...
If you are 65 years or older, HRT can also increase your risk for dementia. Your risk for uterine or endometrial cancer, gallbladder disease, and urinary incontinence is higher if you take estrogen-only HRT. Manage hot flashes. Hot flashes are brief periods of feeling very warm, flushed, ...
Depression or thoughts of suicide Movement or muscle problems, such as clumsiness, tremors, or muscle twitchesHow is CTE diagnosed and managed?Currently, CTE cannot be diagnosed through any tests. Your healthcare provider may suspect you have CTE if you have personality or other changes. Tell yo...
Hepatitis D is a liver disease caused by infection with hepatitis D virus. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is an incomplete virus that requires the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) to infect human cells. Therefore, people with HDV infection always have a simultaneous HBV infection. People can ...
If a neurodegenerative condition like dementia was the cause of aphasia, you may lose language skills over time. Complications of Aphasia Possible complications depend on the cause of the aphasia. This may include: Depression Loss of mobility ...
Electroconvulsive therapymay also be an effective treatment for agitated depression. Takeaways Agitation is a common feeling, and it might happen because something has stressed you out, but it also might happen because of a medical condition. You may need help managing it if you feel agitated oft...