Pseudo Dementia

Pseudo dementia caused by illness. It is related to the depression. This is also know as false dementia. The result of depressive illness results in cognitive impairment. As the age increased people goes in more depressed condition. The true dementia is nor curable.

Pseudo dementia is common in older people. It causes to the adult as well as children also. After the age of 65 there is a double risk of developing pseudo dementia. pseudo demented showed mild cognitive deterioration in neuropsychological evaluation after the development of depressive symptoms. Mostly the women has high depression after childbirth.

Causes of Pseudo Dementia

• Active thyroid gland slows down the hole body.
• Pseudo dementia causes as the age get over the 65.
• Pneumonia in an old person and the brain also cause the pseudo dementia.
• The depressive illness causes to the pseudo dementia.

Symptoms of Pseudo Dementia

• Depression.
• Thinking of suicide.
• Poor concentration.
• Problem in memory.
• Self blemning.
• Loss of interest.
• Decreased energy.
• Forgetfulness.
• Illness.
• Sadness

Treatment of Pseudo Dementia

For the treatment of pseudo dementia first find out the sign and symptoms of the disease. If the depression treated immediately then the sign of pseudo dementia will clear.

• Use antidepressant to cure the pseudo dementia.
• Screening tool test help to identify the root cause of the pseudo dementia.
• Blood test help to the physician to find out the neurological disorders.
• Electroencephalography, MRI and CT scan help in diagnosing pseudo dementia.
• Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography os used to treat the pseudo dementia.
• Take care at home to remain away from the depression.

Prevention of Pseudo Dementia

• Do the physical and mental exercise daily.
• Always remain busy in some activities like playing cards, social activity etc.
• Keep brain healthy without any tension.

Prognosis of Pseudo Dementia

Prognosis and risk are associated with untreated depression. false dementia is good prognosis. The mental retardation through psychiatric treatment and disposal in a short time can be completely back to normal.

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