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WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? – CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT? PPT By – Ajay A. K
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Alzheimer’s Disease - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Feb 11, 2017

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Page 1: Alzheimer’s Disease - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? – CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT?

PPT By – Ajay A. K

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WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?

One of the most common causes of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia includes a number of symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty in thinking, language or problem in solving.

Alzheimer’s disease is progressive in nature and over time,there is damage in further parts of the brain. The symptoms of this disease eventually become more and more severe.

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CAUSES OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?

Like all types of dementia, Alzheimer's is caused by brain cell death. It is a neurodegenerative disease, which means there is progressive brain cell death that happens over a course of time.

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THE STAGES OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?

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TOP 10 EARLY SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?

Signs Include:1. Memory Loss2. Trouble Planning and Problem Solving3. Daily Tasks are a Challenge4. Times and Places Are Confusing5. Changes in Vision6. Words and Conversations Are Frustrating7. You Lose Things8. Lapse in Judgment9. Social Withdrawal10. Mood Changes

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SYMPTOMS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?

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TREATMENT FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s currently, however, there is a lot of support that can be provided to the patient suffering from this condition. This includes drug, non-drug care, activities and other forms of support by showing to the best neurology doctors. There are many hospitals such as Apollo where you can consult the best neurologist in Hyderabad.

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