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What is lewy body dementia?
• Lewy body dementia as the name indicates is defined as dementia with Lewy bodies is progressive, degenerative dementia of unknown etiology.
• Affected patients generally present with dementia preceding motor signs, particularly with visual hallucinations and episodes of reduced responsiveness and episodes of reduced responsiveness.
• Lewy body disease happens when abnormal structures called Lewy bodies, start building up in the areas of the brain.
• Lewy body dementia is one of the most common causes of dementia in the elderly.
Which age group is more affected due to Lewy body dementia?
• Lewy body disease most commonly begins between the ages of 50- 85.
• Men are more affected than females.
What are the causes of Lewy body dementia?
• The definite etiology of Lewy body disease is unknown but a hypothesis is made on cause depending upon the symptoms of the disease.
• Symptoms and signs probably result in part, from disruption of bidirectional information flow from the striatum to the neocortex, especially the frontal lobe.
• Altered levels of neuromodulators and neurotransmitters influence the function of many neuronal circuits.
What are the sign and symptoms of Lewy body dementia?
• Hallucinations
• Problems with movement and posture
• Changes in alertness and attention
• Stiffness of muscles
• Confusion of mind
• Loss of memory
How to investigate Lewy body dementia?
• Complete blood count
• Thyroid studies
• Vitamin B-12 levels
• Chemistry panel
• HIV testing
• CT scan the brain
How to treat Lewy body dementia?
• Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are useful drugs in cases of DLB.
• Antipsychotics are given
• Antidepressants
• Benzodiazepines
• Dopamine precursors
What is the differential diagnosis of Lewy body dementia?
• Hydrocephalus
• Lacunar syndromes
• Parkinson disease
• Parkinson-Plus syndrome
• Prion-Related diseases
For more information, you can visit MayoClinic and MedlinePlus.
