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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, and Genetic Testing

“Pat Napapa” is worried! Afraid of having Alzheimer’s like Grandma, she rushed to seek medical advice from a doctor. Research reveals “turning on lights to sleep” may affect body weight – Alzheimer’s disease.

Forgetfulness, I don’t know if it’s because of working hard, lack of vitamins, or whether we’re suffering from Alzheimer’s or not! If you ever thought like this This might not be just you alone. Pat-Napapa Tantrakul Another strong-hearted and grateful actress from the entertainment industry has revealed this through the program “Rise & Shine, a good life begins with ourselves, Season 4” on PPTV Channel 36.

She told me that “Right now I myself am working hard too. Then there were symptoms of forgetfulness and Grandma had Alzheimer’s disease. Until now, I am also a bedridden patient. make a connection

Worried that the way we are feeling forgetful and forgetful is actually caused by a vitamin deficiency? caused by hard work Or will you already have symptoms of Alzheimer’s like Grandma? Because this disease can also come from genetics.”

see girl PatNapapha I’m worried like this. This time, the female host of the program Nina-Suthita Panyayong So we took him to get to know Alzheimer’s disease. and tips on taking care of your health to avoid dementia as well

Cause of “Alzheimer’s”

Dr. Chotiwut Tansirisitthikul Brain disease specialist and nervous system Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital explains the causes of dementia in Alzheimer’s disease: If it’s a symptom of forgetting what to pick up. Or put things away and forget where they are. But after a while I remembered. This does not clearly indicate a symptom of Alzheimer’s, but rather a mode of forgetfulness.

But what if the forgetfulness is affecting your daily life a lot, such as forgetting a conversation? Asking again and again. Without remembering anything new at all or forgetting the work steps that you used to do regularly This is already a sign of dementia.

“Alzheimer’s Disease” is actually a type of dementia. in all dementia groups 70% of people will develop Alzheimer’s disease. For the beginning of dementia in Alzheimer’s disease, It starts when the brain starts.Produces the protein “beta amyloid” which is toxic to brain cells. until accumulation occurs and precipitates in nerve cells As patients age, these proteins can cause some brain cells to die.

“Alzheimer’s” symptoms

In the early stages of dementia in Alzheimer’s disease Often experience forgetfulness and gradually deteriorates until finally, you may not remember anything at all including methods of daily living, such as standing up Eating, walking, communication skills In the long run, you will not be able to make any decisions. Including emotional and behavioral fluctuations such as paranoia. Obsessed with sex Possessive of possessions Or get upset easily, etc., and in the end, you will have emotions similar to being a newborn child again.

If people in the family begin to have these behaviors You should immediately consult a doctor to check for risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Including introducing new speakers on blood testing to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.

How to prevent “Alzheimer’s”

Currently, there is no drug that is clearly beneficial in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. But the recommended ways to protect yourself first include:

1.) Exercise regularly. Because there is research that clearly confirms that it helps the functioning of the brain tissue.

2.) Take care of congenital diseases especially heart and blood vessel disease

3.) Always take good care of your mental health.

4.) Have social health Must have friends to go out and do activities together.

5.) Practice brain management. with intention They may have hobbies such as playing cards, doing math, drawing or writing a diary. These will help the functioning of the brain tissue.

Can check for genes that protect against “Alzheimer’s”

Dr. Jitkhae Thepchatri, an anti-aging medicine doctor and restore health Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital has introduced the benefits of genetic testing with the Life Premium DNA program, saying it is a preventative test that helps find the risk of various diseases on an individual basis. for timely prevention and care Especially diseases that have a genetic risk like Alzheimer’s, where everyone is at risk of getting this disease.

Entering old age, risk of “Alzheimer’s” 10-30%

People aged 65 years and older have a risk of Alzheimer’s disease of up to 10%, and people aged 80 years and older may have a higher risk of up to 30%, or it can be said that in 10 people. There will be 1-3 people who are likely to have dementia. There will be both types that show symptoms. or may not show symptoms Therefore, preventative care is very important. Because even though there is no genetic risk which is the main factor of Alzheimer’s disease Anyone can get sick. If we don’t take good care of ourselves by controlling our food intake or exercising,

“Dementia” is not equal to “Alzheimer’s.” Check the causes – different brain symptoms.

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2023-11-11 08:37:00

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