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Suggest Treatment For Vascular Dementia Symptoms
Question: can you have slight depression or slowing of brain processing?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question.
The short answer to your question is yes, this is possible.
The longer answer is this. There are many possibilities here. Some are psychiatric, including depression, anxiety, or ADHD. Some are medical, such as sleep problems (which you note), electrolyte imbalances, stroke, or medication side effects (though none of the medications you list would do this). Finally, though much less likely, is the onset of mild cognitive impairment or dementia. I would think about vascular dementia in your case given your cardiac history.
I would visit a doctor to administer an MMSE or MoCA to test basic cognitive function. At my private link below I can provide ongoing evaluation, treatment recommendations, and ideas about how to keep your memory and functioning sharp.
My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question.
The short answer to your question is yes, this is possible.
The longer answer is this. There are many possibilities here. Some are psychiatric, including depression, anxiety, or ADHD. Some are medical, such as sleep problems (which you note), electrolyte imbalances, stroke, or medication side effects (though none of the medications you list would do this). Finally, though much less likely, is the onset of mild cognitive impairment or dementia. I would think about vascular dementia in your case given your cardiac history.
I would visit a doctor to administer an MMSE or MoCA to test basic cognitive function. At my private link below I can provide ongoing evaluation, treatment recommendations, and ideas about how to keep your memory and functioning sharp.
My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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