At the age of 56, Alzheimer's disease is a "young patient" who is not understood

Changsha Evening News, Changsha, September 21 (All media reporter Fu Rongrong Correspondent Li Jun) "I can remember it now yesterday for forgetting to add water, but I don't know if I can't even remember this." Changsha, Hunan, 56 years old. Ms. Zheng, patients with Alzheimer's disease, told reporters. Today is the "World Alzheimer's Day". Zeng Yan, director of the Hunan Provincial Occupational Disease Prevention Institute, reminded: Alzheimer's disease is over 56 years old, but in recent years, there has been a trend of "younger". History, suffering from Tang's syndrome, mild cognitive impairment, and past head trauma and other people.

High -incidence people over 56 years old, but in recent years, there has been a trend of "younger" on diseases

Ms. Zheng (pseudonym) recently found that she often forgot what she said and did, and worried that she had suffered from Alzheimer's disease. But the family couldn't understand how 56 years old she had these "forgetful" symptoms. She thought that Ms. Zheng was intentionally intentionally attracted the attention of her family. On September 1, Ms. Zheng came to the provincial vocational court alone. After inspection, Ms. Zheng was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease before the dementia.

Ms. Zheng, who heard the results of the diagnosis: Does this mean I have dementia? Less than a year after retirement, I am not very old. What's wrong? Facing Ms. Zheng's doubts, Zeng Yan patiently explained and communicated with her. Zeng Yan introduced that Alzheimer's disease is commonly known as Alzheimer's disease, and groups over 65 are high -incidence people, but in recent years, there has been a trend of "younger". The disease was hidden and the symptoms continued to increase. The main manifestations were the decline of cognitive function. The core symptoms were memory loss and intensified with the development of the disease. Other non -recognized neurological symptoms will gradually appear later. Medically, it is divided into the previous stage of dementia and dementia. The main difference is whether the patient's living ability has fallen seriously. In the strict sense, the former is not Alzheimer's disease, but a precursor to the disease.

When asking the past medical history and living habits, Zeng Yan learned that Ms. Zheng did not smoke, and did not have influencing factors such as insufficient sleep and previous head trauma, so she asked if she had Alzheimer's patients in her relatives. This is the key to asking, because people with a positive family history have a high risk of onset and usually the disease is 65 years old. "Yes. The late father also had the disease. At that time, his father also had dementia shortly after the cerebral infarction. Unfortunately, I did not find my father's condition deteriorating in time, which made me regret it. This disease. "Ms. Zheng's answer made Zeng Yan's mood a little heavy.

The accompaniment of relatives and friends and professionals is a key part of treatment

Ms. Zheng improved related examinations after admission, and medical staff gave intravenous drug treatment, in vitro anti -agent therapy, oral drug therapy, high -pressure oxygen therapy, etc. After 20 days of active cooperation, Ms. Zheng's memory decline in memory has improved slightly, and people have a lot of energy. The anxiety generated after being diagnosed with the illness is greatly alleviated, and she gradually recovers in the healthy living conditions of the past. At the time of discharge, Zeng Yan told Ms. Zheng still needed to take the drug orally and review regularly.

What is happy is that it is not only Ms. Zheng's condition, but also the attitude of Ms. Zheng's family. At the beginning, Ms. Zheng's family did not believe that she would suffer from this "old age" and ignored her medical demand. After understanding this situation, Zeng Yan deliberately explained the condition to his family, fully communicated with the treatment plan, led his family members to learn daily nursing knowledge, helped them to face the reality, encouraged them to strengthen their spiritual support for Ms. Zheng, and actively fight against the disease.

Zeng Yan emphasized that the important part of Alzheimer's treatment is the accompaniment of relatives and friends and professionals. Except for diet and safety, interpersonal interaction can help patients retain certain abilities, awaken memory, reduce emotions, reduce emotions Out of control, etc. Doing some meaningful and pleasant things is important for the overall health of Alzheimer's patients, such as listening to music, dancing, reading or listening to books, gardening, making crafts, etc.

"Thank you for your help to our family, you have worked hard!" On the day of discharge, Ms. Zheng's son expressed his sincere thanks to the medical staff, and stated that he would take care of his mother and encourage his mother to actively treat it.

Alzheimer's disease can be prevented from 12 risk factors

"Liuye Knife" international dementia prevention, intervention and nursing committees have found that 40%of dementia may be attributed to the following 12 changing risk factors: lack of exercise, smoking, alcoholism, air pollution, brain damage, lack of lack Social exchanges, insufficient education, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, depression and hearing impairment.

"Alzheimer's disease is the most important type of dementia, so it can be used to prevent it from the above 12 o'clock." Zeng Yan pointed out that although age is the biggest risk factors known to Alzheimer's disease, it has a positive family history. People with Tang's syndrome, mild cognitive impairment, and previous head trauma and other people have higher probability of disease than ordinary people, and they should be more vigilant.

In the end, Zeng Yan emphasized that chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and other chronic diseases increase the risk of Harzheimer's disease. It is recommended that patients and their families monitor daily condition and find that the disease is accelerated or complicated. The doctor's order is checked regularly.

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