(G30) Alzheimer disease
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Diagnosis alzheimer disease is diagnosed Women are 27.42% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis alzheimer disease
748 974 (66.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis alzheimer disease
1 593 530 (80.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease alzheimer disease - Men and Women aged 80-84
Disease Features alzheimer disease
Alzheimer disease - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - alzheimer disease
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical and neurological examination
- Neuropsychological tests
- Brain imaging studies, such as MRI and PET scans
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
- Genetic testing
- Psychological and psychiatric tests
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Medication to improve memory, thinking, and behavior
- Regular physical and mental exercises to maintain cognitive abilities
- Healthy diet to improve physical and mental health
- Social activities to maintain social connections
- Counseling to manage stress and depression
- Caregiver support to help manage daily tasks
- Careful monitoring of changes in condition
Alzheimer disease - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease alzheimer disease
Forgetfulness
(Absent-mindedness, Amnesia, Fuzzy thinking, Lapses, Memory loss, Mind blanking, Scatterbrained, Senility, Short-term memory loss, Unfocused)
Forgetfulness is a common symptom of aging and can manifest in difficulty remembering recent events, names, words, and places. It can develop gradually over time, or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. It can range from mild to severe, and can affect daily activities. It ...
Disruption of comprehension
(Interruption of understanding, Confusion of understanding, Impairment of understanding, Disruption of understanding, Disorder of understanding, Disturbance of understanding, Derangement of understanding, Difficulty of understanding, Breakdown of unde...)
Disruption of comprehension is a symptom in which a person is unable to understand or interpret information. It is typically characterized by difficulty understanding speech, reading, or writing. It can also manifest as difficulty following instructions or remembering information. This symptom usual...
Speech disorder
(Verbal dyspraxia, Aphasia, Dysarthria, Dysfluency, Stuttering, Cluttering, Verbal apraxia, Dysprosody, Speech sound disorder, Language disorder)
Speech disorder is a condition in which an individual has difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently (e.g., stuttering is a form of speech disorder). Symptoms may include repeating sounds, words, or phrases; prolonging sounds; and struggling to produce certain sounds. Speech disorders ...
Depression
(Despondency, Despair, Desolation, Gloom, Hopelessness, Despondence, Dismay, Melancholy, Dejection, Glumness, Unhappiness, Bleakness, Sorrow, Malaise)
Depression is a mental health disorder that is characterized by feeling persistently low, sad, hopeless, and empty. It can manifest through changes in mood, appetite, energy, sleep, and concentration. Symptoms may include persistent sadness, irritability, loss of interest in activities, difficulty s...
Violation of mental processes
Mental processes violations manifest as a disruption in thinking, memory, problem-solving, and communication. Symptoms can include confusion, disorientation, difficulty concentrating, and difficulty with decision-making. In more severe cases, hallucinations and delusions may also occur. Symptoms can...
Cognitive impairment
(Mental decline, Intellectual disability, Mental impairment, Cognitive dysfunction, Loss of intellect, Memory loss, Impaired thinking, Thinking problems, Reduced mental capacity, Dementia, Altered mental status)
Cognitive impairment is a symptom that can manifest in a variety of ways. It is characterized by difficulty with executive functioning, memory, language, and attention. It can develop gradually as a result of aging, stroke, dementia, or other conditions, or it can appear suddenly due to a traumatic ...
Anxiety
(Nervousness, Uneasiness, Apprehension, Worry, Distress, Dread, Panic, Agitation, Unease, Jitters, Fear, Tension, Frustration, Anxiety attack)
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry, or fear. It can manifest as physical symptoms such as difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, sweating, and trembling. It can also manifest as mental symptoms such as restlessness, difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts, and irritability. Anxiety can develop...
Apraxia
(Motor speech disorder, Inability to perform motor tasks, Dyspraxia, Loss of motor skills, Loss of voluntary movement, Motor planning difficulty, Lack of coordination, Impaired motor abilities, Inability to make purposeful movements, Inability to perf...)
Apraxia is a neurological disorder characterized by difficulty in executing motor tasks, despite having the physical ability and knowledge to do so. It affects the ability to perform purposeful movements, such as brushing one's hair or buttoning a shirt. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and c...
Apathy
(Listlessness, Indifference, Lethargy, Passivity, Inactivity, Torpor, Unconcern, Absence of emotion, Stoicism, Disinterest, Insouciance, Sluggishness)
Apathy is a lack of emotion or interest in activities. It may manifest as a lack of motivation, decreased energy, or a general disinterest in things that were previously enjoyable. It can be a gradual process, beginning with a lack of energy and enthusiasm, and progressing to a complete lack of moti...