Possible Early Dementia (cont.)
Medical Author:
Rodrigo O Kuljis, MD
Medical Editor:
Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD
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Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Helmi L Lutsep, MD
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Possible Early Dementia SymptomsThe most common symptom of MCI by far is memory loss. Other, much less common symptoms include disturbances of language (word finding), attention (poor concentration), and orientation (disorientation in familiar surroundings). Viewer Comments & ReviewsPossible Early Dementia - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:If you or a loved one may be suffering from early dementia, what are the symptoms? |
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