Dementia or something else?

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My father had brain stroke couple of years back. He has recovered from it but now he seems to be having trouble remembering things.. specially recent/daily things like eating medicines, he would ask same question again and again even when answered to each time. Is this dementia? Can this be treated?

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Dr. Vishal P Gor Sexologist 9 yrs exp Ahmedabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vishal P Gor

Sexologist 9 yrs exp Ahmedabad

It might be dementia. Yes it can be treated but medicines only stop further detoriation. Full recovery is difficult.

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