This disease can cause stroke,
dementia, migraine-like headaches, and psychiatric disturbances.
Symptoms of M I D, which often develop in a stepwise manner, include
confusion, problems with recent memory, wandering or getting lost in
familiar places, loss of bladder or bowel control (incontinence),
emotional problems such as laughing or crying inappropriately,
difficulty following instructions, and problems handling
money.
Usually the damage is so slight
that the change is noticeable only as a series of small steps.
However over time, as more small vessels are blocked, there is a
gradual mental decline. M I D, which typically begins between the ages
of 60 and 75, affects men more often than women.
Treatments
Currently there is no treatment for M I D that can reverse the damage
that has already occurred. Treatment focuses on prevention of
additional brain damage by controlling high blood pressure.
Prognosis
Prognosis for patients with M I D is generally poor. Individuals with
the disease may improve for short periods of time, then decline
again. Early treatment and management of blood pressure may prevent
further progression of the disorder.
This disease can cause stroke,
dementia, migraine-like headaches, and psychiatric disturbances.
Symptoms of M I D, which often develop in a stepwise manner, include
confusion, problems with recent memory, wandering or getting lost in
familiar places, loss of bladder or bowel control (incontinence),
emotional problems such as laughing or crying inappropriately,
difficulty following instructions, and problems handling
money.
Usually the damage is so slight
that the change is noticeable only as a series of small steps.
However over time, as more small vessels are blocked, there is a
gradual mental decline. M I D, which typically begins between the ages
of 60 and 75, affects men more often than women.
Treatments
Currently there is no treatment for M I D that can reverse the damage
that has already occurred. Treatment focuses on prevention of
additional brain damage by controlling high blood pressure.
Prognosis
Prognosis for patients with M I D is generally poor. Individuals with
the disease may improve for short periods of time, then decline
again. Early treatment and management of blood pressure may prevent
further progression of the disorder.
