How To Spot Pick's Disease (Frontotemporal Dementia)

Agitation

Agitation and mood swings are among the symptoms associated with Pick’s disease. There is so far no cure for Pick’s disease, but doctors can provide medications for some of the symptoms like agitation or compulsive behavior. Pick’s disease can be difficult to diagnose, for some of its symptoms are similar to those of other dementias. There are some differences that doctors can and should look for. For example, Pick’s disease doesn’t affect memory until its later stages. Second, the patients are generally younger; the average age of onset is fifty-four. While there is currently no single diagnostic test, doctors can use imaging tests like magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) to examine the patient’s brain. They can also test the patient’s speech and writing capabilities, and they can interview the patient’s relatives about their behavior. The doctor can also take a medical history and perform physical and neurological examinations.

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