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Alzheimer symptoms: This year, one after another, veterans are bidding goodbye to the film industry. One name in this is that of Satish Shah. The 74 year old actor died due to kidney failure. According to media reports, Satish Shah’s wife Madhu Shah is also suffering from a dangerous disease, she has Alzheimer’s disease. In this disease, a person gradually starts losing his memory. Let us tell you how dangerous this disease is and what a person remembers and what he forgets.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, that is, this disease progresses gradually. In this, brain cells lose contact with each other and start dying. It starts with mild forgetfulness, like not remembering where things are, or people’s names. But gradually this situation becomes serious. The patient starts having difficulty in doing everyday tasks, understanding conversations and taking decisions.
symptoms
Its initial symptoms may seem like simple forgetfulness, but they increase with time. Its main symptoms are –
- Difficulty remembering recent things or events
- asking the same question again and again
- confusion of time, date, or place
- misplace things
- Trouble recognizing family or friends
- sudden mood changes or irritability
- difficulty speaking or writing
In the last stage, the patient becomes completely dependent on others and is not able to even take care of himself.
due to alzheimer’s
Till now no definite cause of Alzheimer’s has been found, but research suggests that it may be due to genetic, environmental and lifestyle related reasons. If we talk about its main reasons, then it includes –
- aging (over 65 years)
- someone in the family having this disease
- Diseases like high blood pressure or diabetes
- Formation of Amyloid Plaques and Tau Tangles in the Brain
- include smoking, stress
Treatment
If we talk about its treatment, you will be surprised to know that according to the report of Harvard Health Publishing, there is currently no permanent treatment for Alzheimer’s. According to Alzheimer’s Society UK, some medicines help in reducing its early symptoms. Apart from this, it is very important to give love, patience and mental support to the patient. You can get relief from this by making some changes in your lifestyle, such as exercising regularly, keeping your mind active, taking special care of food and drink, reducing stress and being socially active.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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