Dementia diagnosis: There are some serious diseases of the human body, which are very difficult to treat. At the same time, there are some who are very surprised. Dementia is one of these. Yes, even after the initial symptoms are seen, it takes average three and a half years to have dementia diagnosis. It is detected in a study. Initial symptoms of dementia include weakening memory, difficulty in remembering words, confusion, and changes in mood and behavior.
Truth came out in research
The study published in the International Journal of Zeriatric Psychiatry found that diagnosis (diagnosis) (diagnosis) is more delayed in matters in the early age and in the cases of frontotemporal dementia. Dementia starting at an early age may take up to 4.1 years. In some groups it can be time and long.
What does research say on dementia
Dr. Wasilicki Orgata, head researcher at the Psychiatry Division, University College London (UCL), said, “Timely diagnosis of dementia is a global challenge. Special health strategies are needed to improve it. Timely diagnosis increases treatment and helps to live longer with mild dementia.” UCL researchers for the study reviewed data of 13 previous studies in Europe, America, Australia and China, including 30,257 people.
More than 57 million people affected globally
– Dementia is a growing health problem, which affects more than 57 million people globally. It is estimated that only 50-65 percent of cases are diagnosed in high-income countries, while in many countries it is rate and lower.
– Dr. Foung Leung of UCL said, “The symptoms of dementia are often considered as part of normal and aging problems. Fear, social stigma and lack of awareness also prevents people from seeking help.”
On the need of awareness campaigns, Dr. Orgata said that people can ask for help quickly by increasing the understanding of initial symptoms and reducing the stigma.
– Expert says that some important steps need to be taken to help the patients of dementia (dementia) and their families at the right time. First of all, it is necessary to give better training to physicians so that they can recognize the symptoms of dementia quickly and send patients to the right experts.
