Dementia, Neurology FAQ - Page 5

Is there medication available to improve vascular dementia? Dear Doctor, My uncle, who is currently 52 years old, suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. He was urgently hospitalized and underwent surgery, followed by a second procedure for draina...

Medication Issues in Alzheimer's Disease My father-in-law is receiving treatment for dementia at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital. Recently, the doctor mentioned that there has been no improvement with the medication, and since the drugs are expensive, it feels like a waste to conti...

Sexual Life of Stroke Patients My father is 83 years old and has suffered from diabetes for many years. Last year, he had a cerebral embolism that led to a stroke, and now he is bedridden and completely unable to care for himself. Occasionally, he experiences delusions, and recen...

Epilepsy treatment My description may be somewhat complex, but I sincerely ask all physicians to provide me with detailed answers and suggestions. My birthday is October 11, 1970. During the summer vacation of my second grade in elementary school (around 1978), I experienced a fa...

High blood sugar can lead to several conditions, including: 1. Increased thirst and frequent urination (polyuria). 2. Fatigue and weakness. 3. Blurred vision. 4. Headaches. 5. Dry mouth and skin. 6. Unexplained weight loss. 7. Slow healing Hello, Doctor Gao: My father is a diabe...

High blood sugar can lead to some unusual behaviors? Hello Dr. Lin: My father is a diabetic patient (blind in both eyes) and has recently been exhibiting repetitive speech and sometimes forgets our family members' names. Since my father cannot see, he used to know the locati...

Is grandma sick? Hello Doctor: My grandmother is eighty years old. She fell two months ago, and an X-ray of her knee showed a fracture. She was hospitalized for a week, and the doctor said she was fine before discharging her. However, after a month, she started to dislike moving ...

Parkinson's disease How can dementia in the elderly be identified? What are the potential side effects of medications? How long does it take for a doctor to issue a certificate after seeking medical attention? What types of examinations are required?

Dementia in the elderly Doctor: Hello! My mother is 68 years old and has been experiencing memory decline in recent years. Last year, we took her to Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital in Taipei for an evaluation, and the doctor said it was natural aging. She is still able to ta...

Numbness in the left upper back? Since January 3 of this year, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in my left upper back, similar to low-frequency electrical currents, occurring several times a day for a few minutes each time. I consulted a neurologist once but received...

excuse me? Hello, I would like to ask if hyperbaric oxygen therapy after a stroke can lead to better recovery. My grandmother, who is 96 years old, had a stroke a few months ago and had dementia prior to the stroke. She is currently experiencing mobility issues. Would it be benef...

Dementia Hello, doctor. My mother has a benign tumor in her brain that was pressing on her optic nerve. She underwent surgery to remove it in 1989, but due to the complex location of the tumor, it could not be completely excised. In 2003, the tumor had grown larger, and she had a...

Question Dear Dr. Yeh, There are always rumors circulating that hair dyeing can lead to acquired dementia in later life. Is there any truth to this? It is undeniable that frequent perming and dyeing can damage hair quality and skin; however, is there a possibility that the dye i...

Question Hello Dr. Yeh: For elderly individuals aged 60 and above, if they experience neck and back pain due to long-term work, could this be a result of muscle or nerve injury? Is it possible for the painful areas to also exhibit itching sensations, and what could be the potenti...

I'm sorry My grandmother has high blood pressure. Last Saturday, she fell and hit the back of her head. The doctor said that she had a stroke before she fell. When she first arrived at the hospital, she experienced vomiting. Later, due to fluid accumulation in her brain that...

Is cooking rice in aluminum pots linked to dementia? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask you about something I heard in the past. It was said that cooking rice and vegetables in aluminum pots might lead to dementia in old age. However, for those of us who eat out frequently, it se...

Dementia 1. My mother is experiencing memory loss regarding recent events, along with symptoms of urinary incontinence and difficulty walking. 2. On December 4th, after a medical examination, it was found that she had hydrocephalus, and she underwent surgery on December 6th to p...

Dementia in the elderly Treatment and prevention of dementia in the elderly can be supported by certain foods and supplements. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish (like salmon and mackerel), walnuts, and flaxseeds, may help improve cognitive function. Antioxidan...

Gas poisoning? The gas stove was accidentally turned off, and I didn't notice it until half an hour later when I felt something was off. The entire house was filled with a strong smell of gas, so I quickly turned it off. About half an hour later, the smell dissipated. Aside ...

Hyperventilation I often experience hyperventilation due to anxiety, which causes me to feel tingling all over my body and experience dizziness, although I haven't fainted. I'm concerned that this could lead to insufficient blood flow to my brain, similar to what elderl...