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Is Alzheimer S A Hereditary Disease?
My mother recently passed away from Alzheimer disease. I m 48 and is this disease hereditary. I ve always since a teenager forgetful, but recently I ve been feeling a tightness in my head or a heaviness. It s equivalent to holding a water ballon and my vision has been blur.
Fri, 31 Jan 2020
Hello,
Alzheimer’s can run in families. However, your symptoms are vague and does not fit into the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Alzheimer’s can run in families. However, your symptoms are vague and does not fit into the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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