Metabolic Dementias
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Metabolic dementias are alterations of mental functions, such as memory and reasoning, that arise from imbalances in the body's metabolism. Unlike other dementias, their root lies in chemical problems that affect how the brain works.
How do they present? Memory lapses, confusion, behavioral changes, or slowed thinking may appear, sometimes accompanied by other symptoms depending on the underlying imbalance.
Why identify them? Recognizing that the decline has a metabolic origin is important, since its management differs from that of other causes of dementia.
Who treats them? The geriatrician comprehensively evaluates the older person with changes in memory or thinking and looks for possible causes. When a family member shows confusion or loss of abilities, a careful assessment helps guide the way forward.
Data on 51 doctors who treat metabolic dementias
Which specialist treats metabolic dementias?
Metabolic dementias in older adults should be evaluated by a Geriatrician, who identifies treatable causes of cognitive decline. See this specialist if you notice recent-onset confusion or memory loss in an older person. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in metabolic dementias
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karen Griselda León del Ángel
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Pablo Rodríguez
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Jaime Cervera Gaviria
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is metabolic dementias?
Metabolic dementias are alterations of mental functions, such as memory and reasoning, that arise from imbalances in the body's metabolism. Unlike other dementias, their root lies in chemical problems that affect how the brain works.
Which doctor treats metabolic dementias?
Metabolic dementias in older adults should be evaluated by a Geriatrician, who identifies treatable causes of cognitive decline. See this specialist if you notice recent-onset confusion or memory loss in an older person. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.