How To Spot Pick's Disease (Frontotemporal Dementia)

Physical Signs To Be Aware Of

Similar to speech and language difficulties, some types of frontotemporal dementia can cause mobility issues similar to those observed with Parkinson’s disease. Some of the physical challenges a patient with Pick’s disease may experience include increased muscle rigidity or stiffness, general weakness throughout their body, a lack of coordination, difficulty moving around in general, and urinary incontinence. More symptoms include muscle weakness, balance issues, tremors, and muscle spasms as well. Some patients even experience a shift in their physical appearance, especially their weight, as due to memory loss, may forget to eat meals throughout the day, therefore losing weight. On the flip side, some patients with Pick’s disease can begin to experience constant hunger pangs and feel hungry all the time, possibly developing an unhealthy ‘sweet tooth’ and eating more sugar and processed foods than before, resulting in weight gain.

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