Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia Causes
The main cause of Lewy body dementia is still largely unknown. However, Lewy bodies have been known to contain a certain protein that is associated with Parkinson's. ==========
Lewy Body Dementia Definition
Lewy body dementia is characterized as a gradually progressive disorder that primarily affects the brain. This comes with the loss of reason, memory as well as the ability to think. In most cases, Lewy body dementia shares the many characteristics of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Lewy Body Dementia Diagnosis
Diagnosis include interview of medical history, basic medical tests such urine and blood tests, as well as mental status evaluation. Brain scans can also be conducted to conduct extensive assessment of memory, the problem-solving of the abilities, counting and language skills and attention spans. Diagnosis can be quite difficult so extensive testing is quite necessary.
Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms of Lewy body dementia include hallucinations such as seeing animals, shapes and people. Other symptoms may include slowed movement, shuffling walk, rigid muscles, tremors, confusion, memory loss, depression, decrease in awareness and delusions.
Lewy Body Dementia Treatment
Finding the right treatment for this mental condition can be quite challenging, and there is no real cure for Lewy body dementia. Medications include cholinesterase inhibitors, antidepressants and anticonvulsants, and the similar medications of Parkinson's disease medications.
Drugs used for treatment of Lewy Body Dementia
Aricept