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Frontotemporal dementia in children
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maureen Nashanswered
Geriatric Psychiatry 24 years experience
There are 3 types: Named for the brain areas that are affected, the frontal and temporal lobes, there are several different variants of this type of dementia. Some of th... Read More
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Dr. Eddie Nakhudaanswered
Geriatrics 54 years experience
Frontal lobes: Frontotemporal dementia also previously known as picks disease affects primarily the frontal & temporal lobes & manifest with more pronounced intellec... Read More
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Need evaluation: To answer this question, you need a complete evaluation by a psychiatrist. S/he would need to take an extensive history, do a detailed mental status ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Susan Uhrichanswered
Psychiatry 36 years experience
You need to have an : Evaluation by a geriatric psychiatrist in your area to answer that question. Why not set up the appointment today?
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Linda Callaghananswered
Addiction Medicine 53 years experience
It happens: at a much younger age and the course of the disease is rapidly progressive with symptoms such as memory loss, getting lost driving the same route you'... Read More
3.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maureen Nashanswered
Geriatric Psychiatry 24 years experience
Not exactly: Pick's disease is one type of frontotemporal dementia. There are other types of frontotemporal dementia including sementic dementia or primary progres... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maureen Nashanswered
Geriatric Psychiatry 24 years experience
We treat symptoms: Currently there are no treatments for frontotemporal dementia (ftd) that modify the disease process. Some evidence suggests memantine is helpful in st... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Austina Choanswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
No: No, frontotemporal dementia is a term for a rare group of disorders that affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain which control personality,... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 36 years experience
Info: I hope this site can lead you to good information:
http://www.theaftd.org/understandingftd/disorders/bv-ftd
Best wishes!
1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 52 years experience
Diagnosis: A pattern of atrophy characteristic of different dementias may well be visualized with MRI. Early on, it may be difficult to appreciate subtle change... Read More
17 viewsReviewed Dec 22, 2020
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
No: No, foot numbness is not a symptom of fronto-temporal dementia. But being inactive and overweight can lead to diabetes, which can be associated with ... Read More
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 36 years experience
It's not good: This can certainly be difficult and can get worse. Discuss her needs w/ her doctor(s) and slowly prepare for care decisions. Her need for more complet... Read More
1.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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