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Can children be at a Risk of Dementia Praby Sodhi

Patients with dementia can belong to different age groups. Those who are at a young age can also be prone to it. This indicates that children can be at risk of this disorder. Praby Sodhi, the dementia specialist, highlights that during various phases of childhood, the possibility of the disorder can be found.

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Can children be at a Risk of Dementia Praby Sodhi

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  1. Can children be at a Risk of Dementia? Praby Sodhi

  2. Patients with dementia can belong to different age groups. Those who are at a young age can also be prone to it. This indicates that children can be at risk of this disorder. Praby Sodhi, the dementia specialist, highlights that during various phases of childhood, the possibility of the disorder can be found. This factor can increase or decrease the associated risks. But completely warding them off may be a distant goal to achieve. Mr. Sodhi opines further that when kids are prone to dementia, more about the possibility and risks should be learned. • What is the Cause of Dementia during Childhood? • Owing to some instances or factors, a child’s brain can be progressively damaged. More than 70 disorders can result in this condition. Such rare disorders, caused by genes, can be Sanfilippo syndrome, Niemann-Pick type-C, etc. A group of disorders can also cause dementia during childhood, observes Mr. Sodhi.

  3. Speaking of these groups, they can be categorized as follows: • Mucopolysaccharidoses • Inborn errors of metabolism • Peroxisomal disease • Leukodystrophy • Lysosomal disorders • NBIA • How to Identify Dementia in Children? • As a consequence of some symptoms, adults can identify the presence of dementia in kids. This identification can happen to some extent, although a diagnosis can further confirm the development of the disorder, as is said by Praby Sodhi. • Observing signs such as the ones given below can possibly indicate this brain disorder in young individuals: • Confusion • Poor concentration • Memory loss • An affected sleep pattern • Poor communication/learning • Hyperactivity • Anxiety • Fear

  4. Presence of Other Medical Conditions • The dementia specialist, Mr. Sodhi goes on to explain that children can start showing some symptoms and also undergo certain other medical conditions. They may often be affected by seizures. In addition, they can go through: • The loss of vision • Not being able to move at all • Problems with hearing • A poor digestive, cardiovascular, or respiratory system • Issues in joints and/or bones • When are Children at a Greater Risk of Dementia? • Children can be more at risk of dementia when they are experiencing some symptoms but are not provided with timely medical care. Also, the symptoms of the disorder can vary. Even when the common signs are known, identifying those variations can be challenging. • Given that the varied symptoms or experiences go unidentified, Mr. Sodhi adds that the risk of this disorder can increase further. • At What Age can Kids Get Dementia? • The possibility of the occurrence of dementia in kids can vary. This is because of certain factors. One of these is the age of a child. Praby Sodhi puts forth that kids belonging to different age groups can be prone to this brain disorder in varying phases. • In babies and fairly young kids, dementia can develop more. Considering their age, the disorder can make rapid progress. There can be cases in which children may not show the signs of this disorder until they reach their teenage years. The severity of signs can be higher in these cases.

  5. How to Reduce the Risk of Dementia in Children? • Prior to the development of dementia, as well as afterward, higher risks associated with it can be limited. However, completely doing away with the risk may be a challenge since the cause of the disorder can extend to genetics. • Before the Disorder Develops • In the suggestion of dementia specialists like Mr. Sodhi, the disorder’s risk can be reduced in kids by giving them a healthy life. Also, the treatment of existing medical conditions should be preferred. • After the Condition’s Development • Secondly, the risk of dementia can be lowered after its development. In this case, identifying the condition on time will be vital. In order to do so, its diagnosis should be quickly opted for. Soon after the signs of the disorder are speculated, adults can ensure that the diagnosis is initiated. • All in All • The dementia specialist, Praby Sodhi says that with the birth of a person, the possibility of dementia can be observed. Thus, even kids can be at risk of it. Several factors and conditions can be responsible for the same. As soon as one observes changes in a child, medical help should not be delayed.

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