- female
- 75 Years
- 01/04/2021
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?
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Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer's is a specific disease. Dementia is not.
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Consult a Neurologist
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contact a psychiatrist
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What are the 5 warning signs of a stroke?
1)Sudden onset of weakness or numbness on one side of the body,2)Sudden speech difficulty or confusion, 3)Sudden difficulty seeing,4)Sudden onset of dizziness, trouble walking or loss of balance, 5) severe headache
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I'm really worried because the blood carrying nerve to the brain is blocked. I'm experiencing symptoms like blurred vision, a severe headache, slurred speech, and mild unconsciousness. Do you think surgery is necessary in this situation?
The symptoms described, including blurred vision, severe headache, slurred speech, and mild unconsciousness, indicate a potential medical emergency, such as a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), due to a blockage in the blood vessels supplying the brain; immediate medical attention is crucial, and surgery may be necessary, but a thorough evaluation by a neurologist or neurosurgeon is required to determine the best course of treatment.
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