Fear of being late, not Alzheimer!

All people are scared of getting Alzheimer. Professor Oğuz Tanrıdağ, Üsküdar University Head of Department of Neuroscience, gave information about Alzheimer disease in his book called “Alzheimer’s Fear, Late Fear”. In this article, it will be handled Alzheimer in all its aspects.

The age of onset range from 40 to 90

Professor Tanrıdağ who emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis of the disease. Tanrıdağ states that disease of Alzheimer starting age varies from 40 to 90, indicating that Alzheimer is a progressive mental illness that isn’t evident at any time.

It’s been reported that initial symptoms can be easily misread and thyroid, inattention, lack of vitamin B12 can be encountered. Tanrıdağ says, “There is no common practice in early diagnosis. It is, on the other hand, very rare to recommend detailed brain checkups for early diagnosis.

Third after heart disease and cancer

Alzheimer is a disease that hasn’t been cured yet .This isn’t the case. Professor Tanrıdağ points out that the amount of Alzheimer disease increases all over the world and death rate has risen to 3rd place after heart diseases and cancer in recent times.

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Frequency increases as lifespan increases

According to evaluations made in 2016 and 2017, the number of Alzheimer disease patients has increased in the western countries and the USA. The incidence of the Alzheimer is 4% for the under 65, 16% for the 65-74, 44% for the 75-84 and 38% for 85 and later.

Diagnosis of disease is delayed

Prof. Oğuz Tanrıdağ said that we were in an era which is the duration of life was increasing but Alzheimer also increased with age. Professor also evaluates factors leading to late diagnosis of Alzheimer:

“Diagnosis of Alzheimer is being always made late. It doesn’t cause physical effects. Therefore, diagnosis can be established final diagnosis when disease has reached the middle – advanced stage. The late diagnosis of a disease limits the possibilities of treatment.”

Incorrect approaches delay the diagnosis

On the other hand, there is no possibility of early diagnosis in Alzheimer. This disease isn’t a disease that gives the signs of physical stimulation. It is a brain disease with mental effects. Concepts that do not evaluate the mind and brain together constitute a potential hurdle for early diagnosis. For example, let’s say you went to a doctor for forgetfulness. If the doctor is a psychiatrist, the diagnosis will be depression, and the neurologist will most likely say “normal according to your age”. These approaches cause delays in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s in many patients.

Early retirement is risk

Alzheimer’s is closely related to people’s lifestyle. For example; early retirement, diagnosis of depression, chronic alcohol use, low level of education, high blood pressure and high sugar. All of them increase the risk of being Alzheimer. For this reason, precautions to be taken against these factors, shortly, lifestyle and awareness are very important.

This recommendation against Alzheimer should be heard!

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Professor Oğuz Tanrıdağ, emphasizes importance of lifestyle in Alzheimer in his book, and made important recommendations on preventing this disease.

Don’t believe the stories about Alzheimer!

Don’t live alone, don’t lock yourself in the house!

Don’t always deal with same thing, find and try new things!

Trust your feelings before your senses!

Alternative medicine has nothing to do with it!

Prefer Sudoku if you solve puzzles!

Avoid hate feelings, think positively!

Go to places of your childhood and your youth!

Listen to music, sing if you can!

Stay away from long programs on TV!

Regular sex life warns the brain!

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