Early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include difficulty remembering new information and speech problems. At the same time, the person can remember events from the long past in detail. In this respect RuNews24.ru said Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist Alexandra Moskvicheva, senior lecturer at the Department of Surgical Diseases at Synergy University.
At the beginning of the disease, patients often complain that they forget the events and the content of the books they read. This stage lasts about five years, after which difficulties may arise in daily life and work. At the same time, a person remembers new information worse, but previously acquired information is preserved. There are also difficulties adapting to an unfamiliar place and time and problems with speech. The doctor emphasized that it is important to seek medical help in a timely manner to slow down the progression of the disease.
Character may change as dementia progresses; Resentment, suspicion, and conflict often arise. Patients often deny that they are sick. In later stages, changes in eating behavior, aggression, including self-directed aggression, and even hallucinations may occur.
As a result, patients completely lose their independence in daily life and cannot dress, walk or chew. Death occurs due to movement disorders or complications associated with other diseases.
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