Dementia

Dementia - Diagnosis

Interview
You and your caregiver will be interviewed by a neurologist and a specialist nurse to understand the problems faced.
Assessments
A cognitive and language ability test will be conducted to help the neurologist make a diagnosis.

Other tests include:

Blood
Samples will be tested for vitamin de ciencies, thyroid disorders, and markers of infection/inflammation. Fasting is not required.
Brain Imaging
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computed Tomography (CT) scan looks for a treatable cause of dementia or the presence of atrophy (shrinkage) in the brain (Figure 1). A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan can also confirm the presence of amyloid and tau pathology.

Figure 1: Left - Normal Right - Dementia
Shrinkage of the brain in Dementia patients

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing
CSF is drawn from the spine to test for markers of dementia. An appointment is needed for this outpatient procedure. You should come with your caregiver who can provide you support as the procedure will last a few hours.

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Article contributed by Psychiatry, Singapore General Hospital; Department of Psychiatry, Sengkang General Hospital

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