In the 'Symptoms - Mind - General' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about Alzheimer's disease:
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"No / don't know" |
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"There is good reason to believe I have it" |
Possible Alzheimer's disease |
A risk factor |
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"Doctors think I might have it" |
Possible Alzheimer's disease |
A risk factor |
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"I have been diagnosed with it" |
Alzheimer's disease |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Alzheimer's Disease (Alzheimer's)
A progressive disease of the middle-aged and elderly, characterized by loss of function and death of nerve cells in several areas of the brain, leading to loss of mental functions such as memory and learning. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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