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Do you feel excessively sleepy during the day and have no enthusiasm for work? If yes then you should be careful. According to a study, daytime sleepiness can be an early sign of dementia. However, there can be many other reasons besides this. Let us understand daytime sleepiness and dementia.
What is dementia?
Dementia is a disorder in which a person’s ability to think, remember and take decisions gradually decreases. This happens due to damage to brain cells. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.
What is the connection between daytime sleepiness and dementia?
A recent study published in the Journal of Neurology suggests that excessive daytime sleepiness may be a possible early symptom of dementia. Sleepiness during the day, lack of interest in work, lack of interest in any work, all such symptoms can be the initial symptoms of dementia. This is called motor cognitive risk (MCR). Early detection can play an important role in preventing or preventing dementia. However, many other factors can also be responsible for this problem.
How to understand that this is a sign of dementia?
- Daytime sleepiness along with other symptoms such as poor memory, difficulty speaking, difficulty making decisions or changes in personality may be signs of dementia.
- It may be a cause for concern if daytime sleepiness is gradually increasing and affecting other daily activities.
- There can be other reasons for this, like lack of sleep, depression, fatigue, side effects of medicines etc. Try to consider these reasons also.
What to do if you see symptoms of a problem like MCR?
- If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness and other symptoms of dementia, contact your doctor immediately.
- The doctor may perform several tests depending on your symptoms and medical history.
- Regular exercise, a balanced diet and adequate sleep can keep your brain healthy.
- Stress can increase the risk of dementia. So practice stress management techniques.