Memory lapses are not the main symptom: how vascular dementia begins
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Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease.
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia in which there are problems with blood flow in the brain (especially in small vessels). This is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, which can progress slowly and in stages – this type of dementia is characterized by less memory impairment, which is typical of Alzheimer's disease.
The occurrence of vascular dementia symptoms depends on the type and location of damage in the brain. Here's what can happen.
Decreased mental capacity. Victims have difficulty concentrating, listening carefully, finding the right words, speaking and orienting themselves.
Mood swings. Patients with vascular dementia quickly switch between laughing and crying – this can happen even without accompanying emotions. Depressive states are also characteristic of people with dementia.
Change in usual activities.Sufferers often have difficulty concentrating, and it becomes difficult for them to do simple everyday tasks that previously did not cause any problems.
Decreased energy. Sometimes people feel lethargic to the point of apathy.
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Vertigo. Some patients sometimes feel dizzy.
Neurological disorders. Unsteadiness while walking, slowing of movements may occur. Affected people become prone to falling.
Unusual sensations. Numbness, paralysis can be a symptom of vascular dementia.
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Doctors note that the occurrence of vascular dementia can be influenced by smoking, sedentary lifestyle, overweight, alcohol abuse, as well as the presence some diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation. In addition, brain disease can be hereditary.
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