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Can dementia cause irritability and inability to talk as fast?

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes: There are often behavioral disturbances that go along with some dementias. Aggression or irritability can occur and is treatable either through behavioral techniques or medication. Changes in speech pattern is also common.

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Answered 3/27/2015

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