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My sister is 41 years old, is autistic and recently has displayed dementia like symptoms. Sudden inability to dress herself, bath herself, feed herself, severe mood swings and is in need of constant supervision. she is presently in the hospital but what should they be testing her for. the more help the better. Thank you.
Welcome to HCM In a known patient of Autism sudden deterioration of symptoms might be suggestive of some organic lesion ..so do an MRI to rule out any organicity. For assesing dementia MMSE(mini mental status examination) is suffie. For severe mood swings tab Risperidone 1mg?day might be started. First consult with a psychiatrist and ask him for detailed assesment.
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Suggest Tests For Dementia Symptoms
Welcome to HCM In a known patient of Autism sudden deterioration of symptoms might be suggestive of some organic lesion ..so do an MRI to rule out any organicity. For assesing dementia MMSE(mini mental status examination) is suffie. For severe mood swings tab Risperidone 1mg?day might be started. First consult with a psychiatrist and ask him for detailed assesment.