Suggest Treatment For Parkinson's Disease And Dementia
please explain to me what is lewy body/dementia. my husband has been told he has this along with parkinson. I do not understand. My husband had a fall last May1 with surgery (hip) and has not been home since and I miss him even though I see every day. Thank you in advance
Dementia with Lewy Body (DLB) is a type of neurological disorder in which Parkinsonian features are seen along with dementia, hallucinations and sleep abnormalities. The disorder is characterised by presence of Lewy Bodies in brain. The disorder needs proper treatment with medicines and improvement in symptoms occurs with medicines.
Parkinson's drugs like Levadopa, Carbidopa help to control symptoms of movement disorder. Drugs like Donepezil, Memantin etc helps to improve cognitive functions and improve functioning. If hallucinations and other behavioural symptoms become severe then antipsychotics of second generation like olanzapine etc can be used. These are prescription medicines and should be taken under proper prescription only.
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Suggest Treatment For Parkinson's Disease And Dementia
Hello thanks for asking from HCM Dementia with Lewy Body (DLB) is a type of neurological disorder in which Parkinsonian features are seen along with dementia, hallucinations and sleep abnormalities. The disorder is characterised by presence of Lewy Bodies in brain. The disorder needs proper treatment with medicines and improvement in symptoms occurs with medicines. Parkinson s drugs like Levadopa, Carbidopa help to control symptoms of movement disorder. Drugs like Donepezil, Memantin etc helps to improve cognitive functions and improve functioning. If hallucinations and other behavioural symptoms become severe then antipsychotics of second generation like olanzapine etc can be used. These are prescription medicines and should be taken under proper prescription only. Thanks, hope this helps you. Take Care