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Not a doc...so here are some thoughts: This depends on what specialist or person made the diagnosis. A person suffering from low thyroid can have a form of dimentia known as Cretinism, but taking thyroid hormone will correct the problem if caught early enough. If an emergency doctor makes a diagnosis of dimentia and does not state the specific cause...he/she may be in a bit of a hot spot as patients can show up with dimentia and they could be on a medication that has a side effect of dimentia or they could be on street drugs or be suffering from a metabolic disorder or head trauma....a good ER doc will get to the bottom of it if it is sudden!! The patient should see a Psychiatrist before accepting a permanent diagnosis of dimentia and even then the cause should be investigated...hardening of the arteries, lack of oxygen to the brain and Alzheimer's disease, etc.
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∙ 15y ago
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yes, depending if is caused by one of the following common triggers:
side effect of medicine heavy metal toxicity mold toxicity vitamin deficiency (magnesium, vit Bs) vitamin toxocity (copper) sensitifity to EMF micro plasm in brain (92% of Alzhimers have, see study @ LEF.org)
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∙ 11y agoThere are "reversible" causes of dementia that shoud be cheked when the diagnosis is considerd such as vitamin 12 and folate deficiency, hypothyroidism, depression and syphilis.
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Why can age related dementia be mistaken for dementia?
Age related memory impairment can have the same characteristics as dementia. A doctor will need to do tests to determine one from another.
Why is depression often mistaken for dementia?
Depression can be mistaken for dementia because when someone is very depressed their memory can be affected and they may find it difficult to remember new information. This is similar to dementia except that someone who's depressed may be able to recall the new information after a short time whereas an Alzheimer's sufferer cannot usually do so.
Why depression often mistaken for dementia?
Depression can be mistaken for dementia because when someone is very depressed their memory can be affected and they may find it difficult to remember new information. This is similar to dementia except that someone who's depressed may be able to recall the new information after a short time whereas an Alzheimer's sufferer cannot usually do so.
Why is depression and delirium and age related memory impairment mistaken for dementia?
Depression can be mistaken for dementia because when someone is very depressed their memory can be affected and they may find it difficult to remember new information. This is similar to dementia except that someone who's depressed may be able to recall the new information after a short time whereas an Alzheimer's sufferer cannot usually do so.
Why depression delirium and age related memory impairment mistaken for dementia?
Depression can be mistaken for dementia because when someone is very depressed their memory can be affected and they may find it difficult to remember new information. This is similar to dementia except that someone who's depressed may be able to recall the new information after a short time whereas an Alzheimer's sufferer cannot usually do so.
Why does mild cognitive impairment get mistaken for dementia?
Normal age related memory impairment is often mistaken for dementia because it is quite common to become forgetful as we age. However, normal memory loss due to age should not result in any loss of function.
What is luisbody dementia?
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain disease that is often mistaken for Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, as they are very similar. The earliest symptoms of LBD differ from that of the latter, but will eventually end the same way. Symptoms include: dementia, hallucinations, fainting, and sleep behavior disorder.
What is a reversible condition which could be mistaken for dementia?
There are aphasias which can be temporary. Lesions to the posterior cingulate cortex appear to reproduce AD like memory deficits.
Why is depression is often for dementia?
Depression can be mistaken for dementia because when someone is very depressed their memory can be affected and they may find it difficult to remember new information. This is similar to dementia except that someone who's depressed may be able to recall the new information after a short time whereas an Alzheimer's sufferer cannot usually do so.
What are 3 conditions that could be mistaken for a MRSA infection?
Scabies, Boils and hives.
Illness starting with D?
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Is there a disorder when you can say something and they don't remember saying it?
There is a syndrome called Dementia and one of the conditions is memory loss.
