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What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 25 Oct 2016
Question: From past 2 years he is not able to remember recent event very clearly. For example kept glass or medicine some where but not remembered .I had consultation with Psychiatrist .he ask me to do CT scan for brain. kindly give your thought. Report for CT scan is attached.
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
it can be dementia

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern for your father.

He has already blood pressure. Forgetfulness can be symptom of dementia. As there is no specific finding in CT scan it is likely Alzheimer type of dementia.
XXXXXXX mental status examination and detail history are required with psychological assessment to diagnose the problem.

Treatment includes social and behavioural modifications with medicines like donepezil and memantine. Please ask his psychiatrist to start the treatment after confirmation of diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: it can be dementia Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern for your father. He has already blood pressure. Forgetfulness can be symptom of dementia. As there is no specific finding in CT scan it is likely Alzheimer type of dementia. XXXXXXX mental status examination and detail history are required with psychological assessment to diagnose the problem. Treatment includes social and behavioural modifications with medicines like donepezil and memantine. Please ask his psychiatrist to start the treatment after confirmation of diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.