What is Alzheimer's disease

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Grandfather in recent Alzheimer's disease, always forgetful, then, what is Alzheimer's disease? Let's talk about it.

What is Alzheimer's disease

Firstly, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with hidden onset. Clinically, it is characterized by memory impairment, aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, impairment of visuospatial skills, executive dysfunction, personality and behavior changes, etc. the etiology is still unknown. Before 65 years old, the disease is called Alzheimer's disease; after 65 years old, the disease is called Alzheimer's disease.

Secondly, the disease may be a group of heterogeneous diseases, which is caused by a variety of factors (including biological and psychosocial factors). From the current research, there are more than 30 possible factors and hypotheses, such as family history, female, head injury, low education level, thyroid disease, too high or too low childbearing age, virus infection and so on.

Finally, the onset of the disease is slow or insidious, and the patient and his family often can't tell when it will occur. Most of them are over 70 years old (male average 73 years old, female 75 years old). A few patients' symptoms become clear quickly after physical disease, fracture or mental stimulation. The ratio of female to male was 3:1. The main manifestation of this disease is the decline of cognitive function in peacetime, and there will be some mental symptoms and behavioral disorders, especially the ability of daily life will slowly decline.

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The treatment of Alzheimer's disease should also be carried out according to the situation. The effect of simple drug treatment is not ideal, especially for patients who have been bedridden for a long time, we should pay attention to defecation, turn over and wipe back regularly to prevent the occurrence of pressure ulcer.