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Alzheimer's
Description
A progressive degeneration of the brain tissue primarily affecting people above the age of 65 years. It affects intellectual functions like memory, comprehension and speech in individuals.
Symptoms
Problems with memory followed by psychiatric disturbances such as depression, anxiety, odd behavior, delusions and hallucinations are primary manifestations of this disease. In the advanced stage, the patient may suffer from disturbed gait and generalized stiffness, accompanied by slow and awkward movements.
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