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Could my dad's forgetfulness be a sign of Alzheimer's?
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried about my dad's health. Lately, I have noticed some forgetfulness and confusion in him, and I wonder if it could be Alzheimer's disease or something related to dementia. He is 76 years old and already dealing with a pacemaker and taking medications for blood pressure and c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern According to your description and the questionnaire result, it is evident that there is a problem with his cognitive ability. So, your concern is logic. Dementia is a state of cognitive decline that causes significant ... Read Full »
I am trying to learn more about Alzheimer's disease. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to learn more about Alzheimer's disease so that I may better support my grandfather, who has been diagnosed with it. He forgets his usual routine and even fails to recognize our kin. We are a little worried about it. Could you tell me how Alzheimer's disease progresses and whe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am so sorry for what your grandfather is going through. According to your description, your grandfather is in the mild to moderate stage of dementia. Each person’s experience with Alzheimer’s is unique, and the progression may vary. Howeve... Read Full »
Why do I have ALS and Alzheimer-like symptoms upon intake of foods with free D-Glutamate?
Query: Hi doctor, For years I have suffered from ALS and Alzheimer-like symptoms until I was able to figure out that eating anything with D-Glutamate was the cause (the natural version L-Glutamate does not bring on the symptoms). My symptoms include muscle weakness, muscle spasms, increased heart rate, loc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is very difficult to give you a diagnosis by reading your description. But as you say that you are suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and Alzheimer-like symptoms, these are neurodegenerative disorders... Read Full »
Could the nose-picking habit indicate Alzheimer's in my relative?
Query: Hi doctor,I have noticed that my elderly relative with Alzheimer's disease has started picking their nose frequently. Could this behavior be related to their condition? Can you explain how Alzheimer's disease might affect someone's sense of smell and behavior, and what measures can be taken to addre... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concern. Alzheimer's disease (AD) can significantly affect smell, and it is a known phenomenon in this disease. Even years before memory problems occur, the ability to smell shows dysfunction. This is because t... Read Full »
What are the reasons for my grandmother's forgetfulness?
Query: Hello doctor.My grandma has shown signs of forgetfulness, which has worried me about her well-being and cognitive health. Could these signs be related to Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia? Could you elaborate on the differences between dementia symptoms and age-related forgetfulness? I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome toicliniq.com. I am happy to provide expert opinion to your and your family's healthcare needs. I completely understand your concern about your grandma. As you mentioned, we expect some degree of forgetfulness in elderly people. Such a state is called mild cognitive impairment (MCI)(los... Read Full »
Does Alzheimer's disease cause sudden jerking of hands and legs?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother aged 85 years is taking drugs for Alzheimer's for over six months. She suffered sudden jerks of hands and legs. She was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and is now shifted to a room. She was treated with antibiotics and given sedation drugs. Will the jerks come back?... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Although it is not clear whether she suffered myoclonic jerks or seizure episodes (jerks along with a loss of consciousness, frothing at the mouth, unrolling of eyes) as both of them can present in late Alzheimer's disea... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Can smoking increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male, and I am a heavy smoker. I smoke cigarettes, and I also vape a lot. I have a family history of Alzheimer's disease; my grandfather had this condition. My doctor told me that smoking increases the chance of developing Alzheimer's disease. Is it true? Can you ple... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concern about Alzheimer's disease (AD) regarding your family history. The relationship between tobacco and AD is complicated. The majority of research shows that tobacco itself does not increase the AD risk, and at least one study showed ... Read Full »
My father has forgetfulness lately. Is it Alzheimer's or dementia?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been a bit concerned about my old man lately. He is 70-year-old and seems forgetful at times. I stumbled upon something called Alzheimer's and dementia, and it got me wondering - is there a way to test for this stuff, like with blood tests or something? I read about this Tau pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your father's loss of memory, I believe he has Alzheimer's disease. This is a disease that is common with old age above 50 years characterized by loss of memory, slurred speech, gait problems, and loss of cognitive function. Deme... Read Full »