{"id":10441,"date":"2025-03-18T07:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estecharat.com\/canada\/?p=10441"},"modified":"2025-03-18T07:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:33:03","slug":"causes-of-brain-atrophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estecharat.com\/canada\/blog\/2025\/03\/18\/causes-of-brain-atrophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes of Brain Atrophy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Causes of Brain Atrophy<\/h2>
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1. What is Brain Atrophy<\/a>
2. Symptoms<\/a>
3. Causes of Brain Atrophy<\/a><\/h5>
4. When to see a doctor
<\/a>5. Sources and references<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What is brain atrophy?<\/h2>

Brain atrophy refers to a loss of brain cells or a loss in the number of connections between brain cells. It can occur as a result of the natural aging process. Other causes include injury, infections, and certain health conditions.<\/h5>
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People who experience brain atrophy typically develop poorer cognitive functioning as a result of this type of brain damage.<\/h5>
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There are two types of brain atrophy:<\/u><\/h5>
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-Focal: Damage occurs in one area of your brain.
-Generalized: Damage expands to your entire brain.<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Symptoms<\/h2>

Brain atrophy can affect one or multiple regions of the brain.<\/h5>
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The symptoms will vary depending on the location of the atrophy and its severity.<\/h5>
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Brain atrophy can cause the following symptoms and conditions:<\/h5>
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*Seizures<\/b><\/h4>
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A seizure is a sudden, abnormal spike of electrical activity in the brain. There are two main types of seizure. One is the partial seizure, which affects just one part of the brain. The other is the generalized seizure, which affects both sides of the brain.<\/h5>
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The symptoms of a seizure depend on which part of the brain it affects. Some people may not experience any noticeable symptoms, whereas others may experience one or more of the following:<\/h5>
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-behavioral changes
-jerking eye movements
-a bitter or metallic taste in the mouth
-drooling or frothing at the mouth
-teeth clenching
-grunting and snorting
-muscle spasms
-convulsions
-loss of consciousness<\/h5>
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*Aphasia<\/b><\/h4>
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The term aphasia refers to a group of symptoms that affect a person\u2019s ability to communicate. Some types of aphasia can affect a person\u2019s ability to produce or understand speech. Others can affect a person\u2019s ability to read or write.<\/h5>
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There are eight different types of aphasia. The type of aphasia a person experiences depends on the part or parts of the brain that sustain damage.<\/h5>
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Some cases of aphasia are relatively mild, whereas others may severely impair a person\u2019s ability to communicate.<\/h5>
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*Dementia<\/b><\/h4>
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Dementia is the term for a group of symptoms associated with a continuing decline in brain function. These symptoms may include:<\/h5>
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-memory loss
-slowed thinking
-language problems
-problems with movement and coordination
-poor judgment
-mood disturbances
-loss of empathy
-hallucinations
-difficulty carrying out daily activities<\/h5>
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There are several different types of dementia. Alzheimer\u2019s disease is the most common.<\/h5>
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A person\u2019s risk of dementia increases with age, with most cases affecting people aged 65 years and older. However, experts do not consider it to be a natural part of the aging process.<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Causes brain atrophy<\/h2>

Brain atrophy can occur as a result of injury, either from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a stroke. It may also occur as a result of one of the following:<\/h5>
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-encephalitis
-neurosyphilis
-HIV<\/h5>
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In some cases, brain atrophy may occur as a result of a chronic disorder or condition, such as:<\/h5>
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-cerebral palsy
-multiple sclerosis (MS)
-Huntington\u2019s disease
-frontotemporal dementia
-Alzheimer\u2019s disease
-Pick\u2019s disease
-mitochondrial encephalomyopathies, which are a group of disorders that affect the nervous system
-leukodystrophies, which are a group of rare genetic conditions affecting the nervous system<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

When to see a doctor<\/h2>

Brain atrophy can become dangerous when it causes a stroke. If these symptoms start suddenly, you may be having a stroke and should call ambulance right away:<\/h5>
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-Balance problems.
-Difficulty seeing in one or both eyes.
-Difficulty understanding what someone is saying.
-Inability to walk.
-Numbness or weakness in your arms, face or legs.
-Severe dizziness.
-Severe headache.
-Slurred speech (dysarthria).<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Sources and references<\/strong><\/h6>
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https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/327435#treatment
https:\/\/www.physio-pedia.com\/Cerebral_Atrophy
https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/brain-atrophy#causes
https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-is-cerebral-brain-atrophy-98812
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