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Can you provide insights on dementia?
Query: Hello doctor,One of my family members is diagnosed with dementia, and I am looking for information on how to manage it daily. Can you provide insights into how established habits may be affected by dementia, and are there strategies or recommendations for supporting individuals with dementia in main... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your family member. Dementia can indeed impact established habits due to memory loss and changes in cognitive function. Some strategies to support individuals with dementia in maintaining routines include the following: Consistency: Esta... Read Full »
My father suffers from dementia and hypertension. What can I do?
Query: Hello doctor, My father, who is 70 years old, has been diagnosed with dementia, and his condition seems to be progressively worsening. He also struggles with high blood pressure. As his daughter, I want his well-being and provide him with the best possible care. However, I am unsure of the ways to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Managing dementia and high blood pressure can be challenging, but there are several ways you can support him and improve his quality of life: 1. Medical Management: Ensure that your father is receiving appropriate medical care for both ... Read Full »
What are the symptoms of dementia?
Query: Hello doctor, Lately, I have been facing challenges with memory loss, confusion, and difficulty in completing everyday tasks. These symptoms have been affecting my daily life, and I am concerned they may be indicative of dementia. I would greatly appreciate your expertise in understanding the natur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. I am so sorry for what you are going through. Your age is not a typical age for dementia, so its probability is very low. Nevertheless, other potential causes should be evaluated. For anyone in your age with a memory problem, the below... Read Full »
My mother has difficulty in remembering things. Is it dementia?
Query: Hello doctor,Recently, I have noticed that my 66-year-old mother is experiencing difficulties with remembering things, and it has raised some concerns for me. As her son, I want to ensure that she is receiving the support and guidance she needs. Is she suffering from dementia? If yes, then how to tr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern for your mother's condition. She may have dementia. It is due to neurodegeneration of the brain neurons. It can be due to old age, uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, alcohol consumption, undiagnosed stroke, vitamin B12 deficiency, or... Read Full »
I have been experiencing memory issues. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 50-year-old lady and have been experiencing memory issues for the past year and it is affecting my daily life. I suspect it might be dementia. Can you help me understand how dementia affects the brain? What specific areas of the brain does dementia impact? How does dementia progr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dementia primarily affects the hippocampus area of the brain. Yes, individuals with dementia often experience difficulties with memory, including forgetting daily routines and tasks they once performed routinely. As dementia progresses, the... 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 »
I have been noticing changes in my sleep pattern. Is it related to dementia?
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed changes in my sleep patterns as I age, and I am concerned about the link between sleep, aging, and dementia. Can you provide insights into how aging affects sleep and whether there is a connection to dementia? Additionally, I have heard about melatonin as a sleep aid – ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Our need to sleep decreases with aging. For example, if a teenager needs up to eight to ten hours of sleep per night, this need gradually decreases to six by age 70. Unfortunately, you did not describe your sleep problem, therefore, I cannot ... Read Full »
Why does my 83-year-old grandfather hear sounds that others cannot hear?
Query: Hello doctor, My father aged 83 years is physically healthy but he is hearing some of the old friends sound continuously which we cannot hear, for 10 days. So, kindly give us some advice as soon as possible. Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This symptom of hearing things when there is no sound is known as an auditory hallucination. At his age, there could be a number of causes of the same as: A stroke which has affected the blood supply of the part of the brain responsible for hearing. This is likely if h... Read Full »
My grandfather has been dealing with dementia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 77-year-old grandfather has been experiencing increasing forgetfulness, difficulty walking, and trouble speaking. It is becoming a concern for our family. Are there any lifestyle changes, nutritional recommendations, or other non-invasive measures that could potentially help improv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your problem and the situation of your grandfather. He may have dementia. You must take him to the nearest psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. It is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder. M... 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 »