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Precision Medicine
4 May 2021
It is a series of mental alterations that appear as a result of neuron and their nerve connections’ damage or death, significantly influencing memory, thoughts, and decisions, which causes socialization and behavior problems that alter the patient’s daily life. Depending on the area of the brain affected, the symptoms may vary, but several conditions increase the chances of developing dementia, such as:
The most common types of dementia are:
The symptoms vary according to the type of dementia suffered, but the most common signs include:
Potential risks:
Dementia can cause:
After reviewing your symptoms and medical history, the specialist will perform a physical examination, tests to assess attention span, memory, and abilities, as well as psychiatric tests to know dementia’s origin and degree of progression.
Likewise, they will request laboratory tests, blood tests, computed tomography, and MRI, to assess the brain status. Treatment to be followed will depend on the type of dementia and its degree of progress. Keeping your mind active, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, quitting smoking, and controlling cardiovascular risk factors can help reduce your risk of developing dementia.
At the Neurological Center, a select group of highly trained and certified doctors in the various neurological specialties are ready to assist you with the quality and warmth that characterizes us.
Nervous system specialties
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