Question 1

is it possible for a 30 year old to have dimentia?

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Unlikely: Anything that is conceivable is possible. A 30 year old person with Down syndrome could have dementia. A 30 year-old with genetic predisposition to Huntingtons disease could get dementia. In a normal regular person, it would so vanishingly rare as to be non-existent.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 2

what are signs of dementia?

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See below: Dementia has gradual onset: forgetfulness will increase with time;  disorientation to time and place;judgement, decision making, will be affected in the later stages; later loss of communication skills. Patients need to be evaluated for dementia by looking at various domains by a professional. In the elderly, sometimes depression might be confused for dementia, therefore a thorough exam is needed

Question 3

what are the causes of dementia?

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Many causes: Some are heredity like huntingtons, early alzheimers, some are vascular with same risk as heart disease, others are due to infection (menigitits) or trauma (ie multiple head trauma),  some related to auto immune disease.  Clearly too many types to worry about.  Eat healthy and exercise, get regular check-up and enjoy your brain now.

Question 4

please describe the warning signs of dementia?

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Little things: Problems with short term memory, selective word finding, driving, paying bills, shopping, keeping appointments, confusing medication, falls.

Question 5

how are alzeimers and dimentia different?

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Dementia is syndrome: Dementia can be caused by many conditions, of which alzheimer's disease is the most common.

Question 6

is dementia hereditary?

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Yes and no: If there is an illness that runs in your family you should speak to your doctor about it. There are many many types of dementia. Some of them are genetically passed on while others aren't. The most common type of dementia is alzheimers disease and there are 2 forms. The early onset form is highly heritable. Alcoholic dementia is not inherited though a propensity for alcohol dependence can be.

Question 7

how can i stop dementia?

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: Are you referring to preventing dementia decades in the future or right now? I’m general maintaining good metabolic health (blood sugar, cholesterol, pressure), exercising, and eating a healthful Mediterranean diet is a good first step.

Question 8

can you inherit dementia?

Accepted Answer

Some types yes: Some types of dementia like alzheimer's disease with early onset at ages 40 to 60 have a large genetic component while other types of dementia like alcohol induced  do not.

Question 9

how is dementia diagnosed?

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Clinically: Usually a clinical diagnosis, no blood work and no imaging test.

Question 10

can a cold affect dementia?

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Infection, dementia: In general, any infection that might cause even a low grade fever can worsen confusion or behaviors in patients with dementia.

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