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Late-day confusion in people with dementia - Mayo Clinic
Mar 26, 2024 · Sundowning can cause various behaviors, such as confusion, anxiety, aggression or ignoring directions. Sundowning also can lead to pacing or wandering. Sundowning isn't a disease. It's a group of symptoms that occurs at a specific time of the day. These symptoms may affect people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
Dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. In people who have dementia, the symptoms interfere with their daily lives. Dementia isn't one specific disease. Several diseases can cause dementia. Dementia generally involves memory loss. It's often one of the early symptoms of the condition.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Symptoms and causes
Apr 10, 2024 · Symptoms. Symptoms of ALS vary from person to person. Symptoms depend on which nerve cells are affected. ALS generally begins with muscle weakness that spreads and gets worse over time. Symptoms might include: Trouble walking or doing usual daily activities. Tripping and falling. Weakness in the legs, feet or ankles. Hand weakness or clumsiness.
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses - Mayo Clinic
Jun 7, 2023 · Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect intellectual and social abilities enough to interfere with daily function. The five Alzheimer's stages can help you understand what might happen. But it's important to know that these stages are only rough generalizations. The disease is a continuous process.
The dawn phenomenon: What can you do? - Mayo Clinic
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Progressive supranuclear palsy - Symptoms and causes
Feb 13, 2024 · Additional symptoms of progressive supranuclear palsy vary and may mimic those of Parkinson's disease and dementia. Symptoms get worse over time and may include: Stiffness, especially of the neck, and awkward movements. Falling, especially falling backward. Slow or slurred speech. Trouble swallowing, which may cause gagging or choking.
Alzheimer's: Medicines help manage symptoms and slow decline
Jul 10, 2024 · Side effects of lecanemab can include fever, flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, changes in heart rate and shortness of breath. Other medicines may be given to manage these symptoms. Side effects of donanemab may include flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting, headache and changes in blood pressure.
Delirium - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 14, 2022 · Symptoms. Symptoms of delirium usually begin over a few hours or a few days. They typically occur with a medical problem. Symptoms often come and go during the day. There may be periods of no symptoms. Symptoms tend to be worse at night when it's dark and things look less familiar.
Prednisone withdrawal: Why taper down slowly? - Mayo Clinic
Jul 2, 2024 · The amount of time it takes to taper off prednisone depends on the disease being treated, the dose and duration of use, and other medical considerations. A full recovery can take a week to several months. Contact your doctor if you experience prednisone withdrawal symptoms as you are tapering off the drug.
Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems - Mayo Clinic
Oct 30, 2024 · Some antidepressant medicines can lead to insomnia, such as venlafaxine (Effexor XR, Pristiq), fluoxetine (Prozac) and bupropion (Aplenzin, Forfivo XL, others). Medicines called cholinesterase inhibitors that can improve thinking- and behavior-related symptoms in people with Alzheimer's also can cause insomnia.