Reversible Dementias

Depending on the cause of dementia, there are potentially reversible dementias as a result of treating the cause. Such are:

  • Dementias caused by abuse of drugs (psychotropic, sedatives, hypnotics, steroids) or by alcohol.
  • Dementias caused by metabolic disorders such as thyroid diseases, B12 deficiency, hyponatremia, hypercalcemia, hepatic and renal dysfunction.
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. The symptoms can subside with placement of a cerebrospinal fluid drainage valve and the patient can achieve a good quality of life.

Other causes:

  • Depression (pseudo-dementia)
  • Neoplasms of the Central Nervous System
  • Chronic subdural hematomas
  • Infections such as chronic meningitis, syphilis, HIV
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Christos Sidiropoulos, MD, PhD, FAAN

Associate Professor of Neurology, Michigan State University, USA
Specialist in Parkinson’s Disease, Movement Disorders & Dementias.
16 years of training and specialization in the USA, Germany & Canada.
Specialist in the use of Botulinum Toxin for neurological disorders.
Tremendous experience in the assessment for patient candidacy for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Movement Disorders and patient follow up.

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