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Ageing is a natural process, and as much as we don t like it, it is inevitable. The effect of ageing is different from different organs, and with regard to the brain, dementia is one of the main effects. Dementia is not an isolated condition, but a set of symptoms that includes decreased memory and reduced thinking ability, making it difficult for the person to perform daily activities efficiently. Ageing is one of the main causes of dementia. Dementia is usually progressive, with a person begin...more
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If you check the recent scientific studies, then you will come to know that PPI drugs are treated as the popular medicines to treat heartburn troubles, but as the side-effect, you will face acute cognitive troubles. Your mental condition might get affected in various ways causing memory or concentration loss, decrease in brain ability and others. Though, these drugs are very safe but only effectively treating heartburn troubles, especially gastroesophageal-reflux disease.
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A lot of things can be done to cope with the initial stages of dementia. A person goes through a wide range of emotions such as fear, denial, frustration, and anger, post the diagnosis. Here is a list of tips that will help a patient with dementia to cope better:
Physical health: For a dementia patient, it is very important to take care of one s health. A good diet along with regular exercise and adequate rest is a prerequisite to manage this disorder.
Regular check-ups: Regular med...more
Physical health: For a dementia patient, it is very important to take care of one s health. A good diet along with regular exercise and adequate rest is a prerequisite to manage this disorder.
Regular check-ups: Regular med...more
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7 early symptoms of Dementia
Dementia is a disorder characterized by a decline in mental capabilities in a person. It is primarily caused by Alzheimer's disease but can also be caused by damage to the brain from an injury or a stroke. The cells of the brain fail to communicate with each other in dementia. People suffering from dementia have difficulties in taking part in regular activities as their mental functioning is impaired.
The major symptoms of dementia are problems in r...more
Dementia is a disorder characterized by a decline in mental capabilities in a person. It is primarily caused by Alzheimer's disease but can also be caused by damage to the brain from an injury or a stroke. The cells of the brain fail to communicate with each other in dementia. People suffering from dementia have difficulties in taking part in regular activities as their mental functioning is impaired.
The major symptoms of dementia are problems in r...more
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Dementia is a general classification of a brain disease that causes a long haul and frequently steady abatement in the capacity to think and recall that is sufficiently incredible to influence a man's everyday functioning. Other normal manifestations incorporate passionate issues, issues with dialect, and a lessening in motivation. An individual's awareness is not influenced. The most common example of dementia is the Alzheimer's disease.
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PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR DEMENTIA:
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Dementia is a general classification of brain disease that causes a long haul and the frequent steady abatement in the capacity to think and recall. This causes negative influence a man's every day functioning. Other normal manifestations include issues with dialect and a lessening in motivation. An individual's sense of awareness is not influenced. It affects the person s thinking, language, sense of judgement and behavior. Major cases of dementia are degenerative in nature and cannot be treat...more
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7 early symptoms of Dementia
Dementia is a disorder characterized by a decline in mental capabilities in a person. It is primarily caused by Alzheimer's disease but can also be caused by damage to the brain from an injury or a stroke. The cells of the brain fail to communicate with each other in dementia. People suffering from dementia have difficulties in taking part in regular activities as their mental functioning is impaired.
The major symptoms of dementia are problems in r...more
Dementia is a disorder characterized by a decline in mental capabilities in a person. It is primarily caused by Alzheimer's disease but can also be caused by damage to the brain from an injury or a stroke. The cells of the brain fail to communicate with each other in dementia. People suffering from dementia have difficulties in taking part in regular activities as their mental functioning is impaired.
The major symptoms of dementia are problems in r...more
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Dear Nawal,
It is really sad to see your father dementing. Please let me know the type of dementia CMC or RINPAS diagnosed him. He is too young to get Alzheimer's type of dementia.
If we investigate 10 persons, only one of them will have a treatable cause. Unfortunately it looks your father did not have a treatable cause. So we may not be able to bring him back to his original self. But there are few cholinesterase inhibitor kind of drugs available. They at least stop further deteriorati...more
It is really sad to see your father dementing. Please let me know the type of dementia CMC or RINPAS diagnosed him. He is too young to get Alzheimer's type of dementia.
If we investigate 10 persons, only one of them will have a treatable cause. Unfortunately it looks your father did not have a treatable cause. So we may not be able to bring him back to his original self. But there are few cholinesterase inhibitor kind of drugs available. They at least stop further deteriorati...more
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Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease. People with dementia may not be able to think well enough to do normal activities, such as getting dressed or eating. They may lose their ability to solve problems or control their emotions. Their personalities may change. They may become agitated or see things that are not there.
Memory loss is a common symptom of dementia. However, memory loss by itself does not mean you ha...more
Memory loss is a common symptom of dementia. However, memory loss by itself does not mean you ha...more
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Hirayama disease (juvenile muscular atrophy of distal upper extremity) is a cervical myelopathy. Predominantly affecting male adolescents, it is characterized by progressive muscular weakness and atrophy of distal upper limbs, followed by spontaneous arrest within several years. Current surgical treatments for hd are either anterior cervical surgery or posterior cervical surgery. The two approaches can effectively stop the disease. However, no studies have compared the advantages and limitations...more
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You should not take any medicine without doctor's advice as it may be harmful.
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Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Acitrom 1 tablet is an oral anticoagulant or a blood thinner medicine. It is used to treat and prevent the formation of abnormal blood clots (thrombus) in the blood vessels. It is used in various diseases associated with abnormal blood clots affecting the heart, brain, legs, and lungs.
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Acitrom 1 tablet is an oral anticoagulant or a blood thinner medicine. It is used to treat and prevent the formation of abnormal blood clots (thrombus) in the blood vessels. It is used in various diseases associated with abnormal blood clots affecting the heart, brain, legs, and lungs.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Unfortunately, spinal stenosis isn't “reversible” without surgery.
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Unfortunately, spinal stenosis isn't “reversible” without surgery.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Yes, there's a minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter -- tavr -- that may be a better choice for some people who are at moderate to high risk of complications from open heart surgery. Tavr stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
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Yes, there's a minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter -- tavr -- that may be a better choice for some people who are at moderate to high risk of complications from open heart surgery. Tavr stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Yes, there's a minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter -- tavr -- that may be a better choice for some people who are at moderate to high risk of complications from open heart surgery. Tavr stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
Yes, there's a minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter -- tavr -- that may be a better choice for some people who are at moderate to high risk of complications from open heart surgery. Tavr stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
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Due to sudden jerk she might got nerves compressed, need to go for act scan of cervical spine to ruke out any internal compression or injury of soft tissues or nerves.
Application of hot or ice pack will be helpfull to try at home for a day if no improvement then go for ct scan and follow back with reports for proper treatment.
Application of hot or ice pack will be helpfull to try at home for a day if no improvement then go for ct scan and follow back with reports for proper treatment.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
If you have heart disease, it’s normal to be worried about having sex. You may be concerned about the state of your cardiovascular system and how much exertion your heart can handle. But getting back to your normal daily activities and the things that make you happy is key to maintaining your quality of life.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan fo...more
If you have heart disease, it’s normal to be worried about having sex. You may be concerned about the state of your cardiovascular system and how much exertion your heart can handle. But getting back to your normal daily activities and the things that make you happy is key to maintaining your quality of life.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan fo...more
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Aortic valve calcification is a condition in which calcium deposits form on the aortic valve in the heart. These deposits can cause narrowing at the opening of the aortic valve. This narrowing can become severe enough to reduce blood flow through the aortic valve — a condition called aortic valve stenosis.
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Aortic valve calcification is a condition in which calcium deposits form on the aortic valve in the heart. These deposits can cause narrowing at the opening of the aortic valve. This narrowing can become severe enough to reduce blood flow through the aortic valve — a condition called aortic valve stenosis.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for y...more
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Atrial fibrillation is observed in up to one third of high-risk patients with symptomatic, severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
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Atrial fibrillation is observed in up to one third of high-risk patients with symptomatic, severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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