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Can brain shrinkage be reversed or stopped
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Dr. Chaim Colenanswered
Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Many causes: anything toxic to humans will kill brain cells; alcohol, drugs, smoke, etc...
And yes, the brain will atrophy (shrink) due to less brain mass.
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Dr. Aaron Rolandanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Think stops Shrink: Eat well, keep socially connected and do things which exercise your brain--- reading books, finding a challenging but satisfying job, and playing game... Read More
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 53 years experience
See below: Brain shrinkage or atrophy occurs naturally as we age, but accelerates in patients with Alzheimer's, and aggressive MS. Jumping or playing would not ... Read More
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
If you don't think you're schizophrenic or psychotic or have dementia, seek another opinion from a psychiatrist. . Chronically poor quality sleep has... Read More
Answered Jan 20, 2022
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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
See below: You describe symptoms that can only be honestly assessed by your doctor in his or her office. Only after a thorough evauation will he/she be able to ... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Nicholas Stratasanswered
Psychiatry 62 years experience
Unlikely: antipsychotic meds taken as prescribed in most people have no neurological effect that we are aware of. Taken over years in larger doses there is like... Read More
727 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Moshe Usadianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: I believe that Lovan is fluoxetine, commonly called Prozac. Some people do get strange feelings when they stop these medications, and these sensation... Read More
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. James Rotchfordanswered
Addiction Medicine 42 years experience
Yes: We are designed to "remember" and young brains are particularly sensitive ..That being said to be concerned about irreversible brain injury from shor... Read More
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