There is a gap in people's understanding of dementia. Dementia can affect anyone, and it is important that everyone is aware of the symptoms to watch out for and the risk factors.
“It has long been known that drinking large amounts of alcohol causes changes in the brain. Several large studies and reviews have shown that alcohol use disorders are associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, especially early-onset dementia,” says neurologist Alexandra Alekhina, exclusively for MedicForum.
Other modifiable risk factors for dementia are obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Alekhine named the 10 least known symptoms of dementia:
- Sweet preference food
- Loss of smell
- Seizures
- Bladder incontinence
- Becoming obsessive
- Repeated falls and fainting
- Visual hallucinations
- Appetite and weight loss
- Sleep disturbances
- Problems with movement.
An unusual sign of dementia that everyone should know about
Leading an unhealthy lifestyle associated with drinking too much alcohol and not exercising often, increases the risk of the disease.
Thus, one of the best measures against dementia is to reduce alcohol consumption and exercise frequently.
Neurologist Alekhina named 5 main signs of dementia that everyone should be aware of
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