Amnesia may be a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative lesion of the central nervous system that occurs in old age and pre-adulthood and presents with symptoms characterized by progressive cognitive dysfunction and behavioral impairment, among others. Typical manifestations include memory impairment, loss of recognition, loss of use, aphasia, impairment of abstract thinking and calculation, and personality and behavioral changes. Memory loss and reduced learning ability may occur in the early stages.
Amnesia is the most common manifestation of memory disorders, in which the patient unequally recalls all or part of previous life experiences. Amnesia may be induced with age, or by poor lifestyle such as malnutrition or overwork. The main manifestations are excessive dreams, irritability and depression. With treatment, the prognosis is usually good.
Amnesia may be a precursor of Alzheimer’s disease and does not necessarily mean that one will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.
Patients with the above symptoms are advised to seek timely medical attention to clarify the cause and receive reasonable treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.