I am suffering from alzheimer disease. I want to say that it can be cure by medicine this disease is curable or not? Please suggest.

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Dear lybrate-user, I am sorry to hear about the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease. When were you diagnosed? I would like to give you information on the condition. It is a complex brain disorder that usually affects older adults and risk increases as a person becomes older. It affects the memory and thinking skills. A diagnosis of Alzheimer requires after proper and detailed assessments including blood investigations and scans. In the mild to moderate stages there are some medications available to slow down the process of progression of the symptoms but there is no known cure for this condition. Functioning and other symptoms can be managed to some extent with support and other medications. You also need regular appointments with a psychiatrist to monitor your condition.

Radhika R · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrate-user, I am sorry to hear about the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease. When were you diagnosed? I would like to give you information on the condition. It is a complex brain disorder that usually affects older adults and risk increases as a person becomes older. It affects the memory and thinking skills. A diagnosis of Alzheimer requires after proper and detailed assessments including blood investigations and scans. In the mild to moderate stages there are some medications available to slow down the process of progression of the symptoms but there is no known cure for this condition. Functioning and other symptoms can be managed to some extent with support and other medications. You also need regular appointments with a psychiatrist to monitor your condition.

Prashant K Vaidya · Answer

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