Types of Dementia 2

Overview Types of Dementia 2

Types of Dementia 2. Dementia is a term used to describe severe changes in the brain that cause memory loss. Consequently, these changes also make it difficult for people to perform basic daily activities. Hence, in most people, dementia causes changes in behavior and personality.

Incidently, all types of dementia affects three areas of the brain:

• language
• memory
• decision-making

By the way, most cases of dementia are caused by a disease and can’t be reversed. But Rare exceptions do occur, generally in cases of dementia caused by depression or drug and alcohol abuse. However, different types of dementia follow different, pattens of progression, though most are graded along a set of similar stages.

Types of Dementia 2

Following on from last week here is the second half of the 10 types of diseases that cause Dementia

6. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Types of Dementia 2. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is one of the rarest forms of dementia. Therefore, only 1 in 1 million people are diagnosed with it every year, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. As a result, CJD progresses very quickly, and people often die within a year of diagnosis.

Thus, symptoms of CJD are similar to other forms of dementia. some people experience agitation, while others suffer from depression. Here, confusion and loss of memory are also common. Also, CJD affects the body as well, causing twitching and muscle stiffness.

CJD is caused when prions, or abnormal and misfolded proteins, appear in the body and trigger the development of additional prions in the brain, leading to brain cell death.

Types

Here, Prions and the diseases they cause are not well understood by experts. But CJD cases are generally broken down into the following three categories:

• Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. This is the most common, in which the origin of prion spread remains a mystery.
• Familial Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. And is caused by inherited genetic changes that can generate the production of prion protein.
• Acquired Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Although now exceedingly rare, versions of CJD can be caused by exposure to abnormal prion protein, primarily through consumption of infected meat.

7. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

Types of Dementia 2. In this case, Wernicke’s disease, or Wernicke’s encephalopathy, is a type of brain disorder that’s caused by a lack of vitamin B-1, leading to bleeding in the lower sections of the brain. Wernicke’s disease can cause physical symptoms like double vision and a loss of muscle coordination. At a certain point, the physical symptoms of untreated Wernicke’s disease tend to decrease, and the signs of Korsakoff syndrome start to appear.

So then, Korsakoff syndrome is a memory disorder caused by advanced Wernicke’s disease. People with Korsakoff syndrome may have trouble:

• processing information
• learning new skills
• remembering things

These two conditions are linked. And are usually grouped together as one condition. Also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Though the symptoms resemble those of most other dementias, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is unique in that it is preventable, and, when addressed early, treatable.

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome can be a result of malnutrition or chronic infections. However, the most common cause for this vitamin deficiency is alcoholism.

Sometimes people with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome make up information to fill in the gaps in their memories without realizing what they’re doing.

Treatment

Though Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because of the many possible explanations for its symptoms, treatment is possible. In addition to hospitalization, treatment usually involves the following:

• vitamin B-1 given through an intravenous line (IV) in the arm or hand
• vitamin B-1 given by mouth
• a balanced diet to keep vitamin B-1 levels up
• treatment for alcoholism (if determined to be a cause)

8. Mixed dementia

Types of Dementia 2. Mixed dementia refers to a situation where a person has more than one type of dementia. Mixed dementia is very common, and the most common combination is vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s. According to the Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, up to 45 percent of people with dementia have mixed dementia but don’t know it.

Mixed dementia can cause different symptoms in different people. Some people experience memory loss and disorientation first, while others have behavior and mood changes. Most people with mixed dementia will have difficulty speaking and walking as the disease progresses.

9. Normal hydrocephalus

Types of Dementia 2 Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that causes a person to build up excess fluid in the brain’s ventricles. The ventricles are fluid-filled spaces designed to cushion a person’s brain and spinal cord. They rely on just the right amount of fluid to work properly. When the fluid builds up excessively, it places extra pressure on the brain. This can cause damage that leads to dementia symptoms.

Diagnosis of NPH can take time, and often requires many tests to rule out other forms of dementia. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, an estimated 5 percent of dementia cases are due to NPH.

Seeking treatment as early as possible can help a doctor intervene before additional brain damage occurs. Normal pressure hydrocephalus is one of the types of dementia that can sometimes be cured with surgery.

Causes and symptoms

Some of the potential causes of NPH include:

• injury
• bleeding
• infection
• brain tumor
• previous brain surgeries

However, sometimes doctors don’t know the cause of NPH. Symptoms include:

• poor balance
• forgetfulness
• changes in mood
• depression
• frequent falls
• loss of bowel or bladder control

10. Huntingtons disease

Types of Dementia 2. Huntington’s disease is a genetic condition that causes dementia. Two types exist: juvenile and adult onset. The juvenile form is rarer and causes symptoms in childhood or adolescence. The adult form typically first causes symptoms in a person when they’re in their 30s or 40s. The condition causes a premature breakdown of the brain’s nerve cells, which can lead to dementia as well as impaired movement.

Symptoms associated with Huntington’s disease include impaired movements, such as jerking, difficulty walking, and trouble swallowing. The symptoms of dementia in Huntington’s disease are similar to those of most other forms of dementia, with mood changes, anger, and depression particularly common.

Other causes of dementia

Types of Dementia 2. Many diseases can cause dementia in the later stages. For example, people with multiple sclerosis can develop dementia. It’s also possible for those with HIV to develop cognitive impairment and dementia, especially if they’re not taking antiviral medications.

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In Conclusion

Most cases of dementia are caused by a disease and can’t be reversed. Rare exceptions do occur, generally in cases of dementia caused by depression or drug and alcohol abuse. However, different types of dementia follow different, pattens of progression, though most are graded along a set of similar stages.

So then, as we age we are more suseptable to diseases, and they can trigger dementia. But by keeping a decent level of fitness by exercising and improving muscle strength, you can protect yourself from these diseases. Therefore, the greater your muscle mass, the higher your chances of longevity.

Important Note *

Remember that everyone is different, it is ultimately YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find what your body responds to. So please do your due diligence before trying anything new, including getting Medical Advice to ensure your safety and peace of mind.

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