Lewy শরীরের রোগ

কারণসমূহ

It is not clear exactly what causes the build up of Lewy bodies in the brain. But the disease is linked to:

• পারকিনসন রোগ
• Multiple system atrophy
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Other disorders

ঝুঁকির কারণ

Factors that can increase your chance of developing Lewy body disease include:

• লিঙ্গ পুরুষ
• Age: 53-83 years
• Family history of Lewy body disease, Parkinson’s disease, or other dementias

লক্ষণ

Lewy body disease is characterized by:

• Fluctuations in alertness and attention—frequent drowsiness, lethargy, staring into space, disorganized speech, and insomnia
• Recurrent visual hallucinations
• Poor regulation of body temperature and blood pressure
• Obsessive compulsive behaviors
• Forgetfulness
• Parkinsonian motor symptoms—rigidity, loss of spontaneous movement
• REM behavior disorder

রোগ নির্ণয়

The only way to diagnose Lewy body disease is through an autopsy. A doctor can do tests to narrow the cause of dementia. You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Other tests may include:

• Memory, language, and other tests
• নিউরোসাইকোলজিকাল পরীক্ষা
• Patient and family interviews
• আপনার শারীরিক গঠনের ছবি তোলার প্রয়োজন হতে পারে। এটি দিয়ে করা যেতে পারে:
  • সিটি স্ক্যান
  • এম.আর. আই স্ক্যান
  • SPECT scan
• You may need to have your bodily fluid tested. This can be done with blood tests.

চিকিৎসা

While there is no cure for Lewy body disease, there are treatments that can control the symptoms. Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include:

প্রতিরোধ

There is no known way to prevent this condition.