Some dementia patients might have reversible symptoms caused by cirrhosis, study says
Liver disease can cause symptoms that look like dementia. A new analysis suggests many such cases are missed when they could be treated.
The descent into dementia can feel like traversing a minefield, coming across new symptoms without the hope of a cure.
But some dementia patients, even up to 10% of people diagnosed with the condition, might actually have undiagnosed liver disease and accompanying neurological problems, a new study in JAMA Open Network suggests. Most importantly, it’s possible their liver-related brain symptoms could be resolved with treatment.
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