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Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological condition having brain shrinkage and death of brain cells by themselves. It affects memory and other mental functions. It is caused due to abnormal accumulation of proteins in and around brain cells. The common symptoms are memory loss and confusion. The other early signs are forgetfulness, withdrawal from social activities, and changes in behavior. It is managed by taking medications management strategies to have improvement.

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What are the signs of dementia and Alzheimer's in older adults?

Query: Hello doctor, As a 73-year-old, I have been worried about dementia and Alzheimer's, considering their prevalence among older adults. Could you share information about the early signs and symptoms of these conditions? Additionally, are there preventive measures or lifestyle changes that can reduce ...  Read Full »


Dr. Albana Greca

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your sister. Concerns about a family history of dementia or Alzheimer's disease are understandable. While having a family member with the condition may increase the risk, it does not guarantee that you will dev...  Read Full »

Kindly explain the link between serotonin and Alzheimer's.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a family member dealing with Alzheimer's disease, and I have heard about the potential role of serotonin in cognitive health, especially in cases of mild cognitive impairment. Can you provide a comprehensive understanding of how serotonin is linked to Alzheimer's and if there ar...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to give you some information based on scientific research. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including mood regulation, sleep, and appetite. Recen...  Read Full »

I am concerned about my memory loss. What could be the cause?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 50-year-old woman who forgets things easily, experiencing memory loss that causes embarrassment. After some online research, I came across information related to Alzheimer's disease and a drug called Lecanemab. Could you please provide more information about Lecanemab and how it hel...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concerns, but please do not self-diagnose your mental illness. Do not rely on the internet as your doctor. It will surely misguide you. You must consult your nearest psychiatrist for an evaluation of dementia. You may have man...  Read Full »

I want to inquire about the status of Lecanemab. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease. I have heard about Lecanemab and would like information on the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, Lecanemab's status with the FDA eligibility criteria for treatment, differences from other medications, potential side effects, and its eff...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by cognitive and behavioral decline, significantly impacting social and occupational functioning. It is an incurable illness with an extended precl...  Read Full »

My father has diffuse cerebral atrophy. Please explain.

Query: Hello doctor, Recently, a doctor said to my father that he has got age-related diffuse cerebral atrophy and it will affect the memory. Please explain what it is. Will he forget everything, even me? His age is 59. I am very frightened.  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, I would explain that your father's symptoms and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)findings are indicative of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. This is a progressive disorder with progressive memory problems. Unfortunately, there is no cure, but th...  Read Full »

What causes an increase in hallucinations in older adults?

Query: Hi doctor, My grandmother is 80 years old. Her hallucination has got increased with time in these past few years. I took her to the doctor. She examined her and told me that she is perfectly healthy in all bodily aspects. She had a mild kidney infection two times and treated it. Her hallucination s...  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dementia with hallucinations occurs commonly in old age people. Intermittent episodes of delirium increase the future risk of having dementia. Commonly infections, electrolyte imbalance, hormonal imbalance, and drugs or recent surgery causes delirium. Dementia can also ...  Read Full »

Can Alzheimer's be cured?

Query: Hi doctor, My dad is 82 and has a loss in his memory. Our doctor reported him as an Alzheimer patient (G1). Is that curable?   Read Full »


Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease as yet. All one can do is to take adequate precautions to prevent worsening of quality of life due to the memory loss and disorientation.   Read Full »

I keep forgetting things, and I cannot handle it anymore. Can it be a sign of Alzheimer's?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 55-year-old female. I keep forgetting things, and everyone in my family is irritated with my behavior. I always try my best to remember everything, but I keep forgetting stuff to my bad. For example, last night I misplaced my car keys and searched for them everywhere. At last, I re...  Read Full »


Dr. Florilyn Joyce Chulsi Bentrez

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can undergo formal and objective testing to know if you have cognitive impairment and, if positive, how severe it is. For example, does the memory problem interfere with your everyday activities? When did it exactly start? I suggest you get a magnetic resonance ...  Read Full »

Do I have a mental problem?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42 year old married male. I have two daughters and a son. I have a good job and works as a manager in the engineering sector. During the past two years, I noticed myself with down health. One night, I suffered dizziness in my head and felt cold in my limbs. I almost lose conscio...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your health issues and want to add that, this actually is a painful situation for a person like you. The fainting episode destabilized your whole rhythm of normal, healthy life and it is difficult for you to concentrate. It is none of your f...  Read Full »

I have fast memory loss. Is it Alzheimer's or vascular dementia?

Query: Hello doctor, My father is experiencing rapidly declining memory and cognitive function. He was taken to the hospital a year back due to confusion and memory loss and was treated for diabetic ketoacidosis and had a quadruple bypass performed. They also did various scans and magnetic resonance imagin...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father's symptoms are indicative of dementia. I would like to review his brain MRI report, to give a more professional opinion if it is Alzheimer disease or vascular dementia. As he is diabetic, vascular dementia cannot be excluded. Anyway, you should know that v...  Read Full »

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