Characteristics of vascular dementia. If detected early, it can be corrected.

If you frequently forget where you put things such as your cell phone or remote control, or if your memory suddenly deteriorates, you should suspect that this is a symptom of vascular dementia.  Watch to see if anyone in your family is doing this.  The symptoms of normal dementia appear slowly and are difficult to treat, but vascular dementia is treatable if diagnosed early.  Thank god.  Let’s learn about vascular dementia based on MBC News on September 12, 2019.

Characteristics of vascular dementia. If detected early, it can be corrected.

Characteristics of vascular dementia

• Easy to think of as simple dementia due to aging
• Head feels heavy and memories are blurry
• The blood vessels in the brain become blocked, and as a result, the part that perceives the situation is damaged.  This causes cognitive impairment and memory loss.
• Memory loss due to arteriosclerosis, which is a narrowing of the carotid artery connected to the brain.

It is different from ordinary degenerative dementia.  Distinguish carefully.
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Examples of vascular dementia symptoms

If someone around you shows symptoms similar to the following, you should suspect vascular dementia.

• Even when I talk to him, he just smiles
• Abnormal behavior.(ex.: Preparing food for someone who isn't there, constantly calling someone else's name, etc.)
• Frequently losing belongings

Characteristics of vascular dementia. If detected early, it can be corrected.

Differences between vascular dementia and general dementia

• Degenerative Alzheimer's Dementia: Appears slowly
• Vascular dementia caused by arteriosclerosis or cerebral infarction: Most cases are acute.

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Early diagnosis is important for vascular dementia

If memory declines rapidly or symptoms of numbness or paralysis in the limbs frequently appear, suspect vascular dementia and receive a detailed diagnosis.
Symptoms improve with early treatment through vasodilation or medication.

Dementia seems like a scary disease when I think about it.  Still, it is fortunate that the symptoms of vascular dementia can improve with proper treatment.  Those who read this post, please remember the contents carefully and check closely to see if anyone in your family is suspicious.  Thank you.