What are the possible complications for head injuries for people diagnosed with dementia?
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DEMENTIA ― It is a continuous progressive loss of memory, cognitive functions of brain, with time period . It may be loss of attention, language, any judgement, orientation, etc.
Head injury is a trauma to brain or skull which may be minor or severe injury.
The people diagnosed with dementia has possible complications for head injury are ―
1. Some psychological disorders develop after head injury like mania, depression, psychosis,etc.
2. Brain contusions and concussion .
3. Epidural or subdural hematoma.
4. Ecchymosis or blurred vision.
5. Can progress to Alzheimer's disease.
6. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
7. Person get distract from family or social responsibilities and care.
Proper treatment like modification of behavior, cognitive remediation, support from family, social interactions and symptomatic medications should be provided.
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