Doctors say that viral infections in particular, and inflammation are two factors that are known to be important in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This disease is very serious.
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around the world every year world alzheimer’s day It is celebrated every year on 21st September. It is celebrated to raise awareness about neurological disorders. This year’s theme is: Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s. More than 40 lakh people in India have some form of dementia. At least 44 million people worldwide are living with dementia. The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) makes a big difference in the life of the patient.
On this occasion, Dr. Pankaj Aggarwal, Senior Consultant, Neurology, Head, Movement Disorders Clinic and In-Charge at Global Hospital, Mumbai spoke about this neurological condition with Tv9. Dr Aggarwal said, “Due to the disease, brain cells die and the brain shrinks. The most common reason for this is a persistent decline in mental, behavioral and social abilities and a person’s ability to work independently.
Corona has increased the burden of disease
Ever since the corona has come, the symptoms of infection are showing in different forms – such as fever, fatigue, nausea and respiratory problems. Dr Aggarwal said, “As the list of symptoms continues to grow, the disease and its variations have ravaged the world, there is also evidence of weakening of general mental ability.”
At the start of the COVID pandemic, doctors struggled to save patients and focused mostly on treating damage to the lungs and circulatory system. However, there was already a lot of evidence of neurological damage.
Dr Aggarwal said, “Pre-infection, especially viral infection, and inflammation are two factors that are known to be important in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is very serious, and we began to think that we had partially reduced the risk of the disease by reducing common risk factors such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. The long-term effects of Kovid are still being explored, while many people in India are struggling with this problem.
brain abnormalities affected by inflammation
It is important to keep track of how this disease will affect any disability in the future. Dr Aggarwal explained, “The onset of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-associated brain abnormalities may be influenced by COVID-19 infection, which is associated with changes in the immune system, including inflammation.”
The neurological problems that are being reported in people who have COVID-19 still remain a mystery to the experts. The fact that COVID-19 does not directly attack the brain indicates that the coronavirus can affect the brain’s nerves in several ways.
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