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Neurocognitive Disorders

What are neurocognitive disorders?
Neurocognitive disorders, mild and major, include a group of conditions which were once all grouped under the umbrella term “dementia.” The conditions involve similar cognitive impairments and decline, and most often affect the elderly.
How is major neurocognitive disorder treated?
Treatment for major neurocognitive disorder is primarily based on what symptoms you’re experiencing. For example, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help treat symptoms of anxiety and depression present with major neurocognitive disorder. Is neurocognitive disorder the same as dementia? Major neurocognitive disorder is a new name for dementia.
How do I know if I have major neurocognitive disorder?
Consider speaking with your doctor to assess treatment options that may be right for you. The symptoms of major neurocognitive disorder — previously called dementia — can involve problems with attention, memory, or social skills. Learn more here.
What is organic brain syndrome & neurocognitive disorders?
Organic brain syndrome used to be the term to describe these conditions, but neurocognitive disorders is now the more commonly used term. Neurocognitive disorders most commonly occur in older adults, but they can affect younger people as well. Reduced mental function may include:

Overview

Neurocognitive disorder is a general term that describes decreased mental function due to a medical disease other than a psychiatric illness. Neurocognitive disorders are grouped into three subcategories: •Delirium. •Mild neurocognitive disorder - some decreased mental function, but able to stay independent and do daily tasks. See full list on medlineplus.gov

Causes

Listed below are conditions associated with neurocognitive disorder. BRAIN INJURY CAUSED BY TRAUMA •Bleeding into the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage) •Bleeding into the space around the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage) •Blood clot inside the skull but outside the brain and its covering, which may cause pressure on the brain (subdural or epidural hematoma) •Concussion See full list on medlineplus.gov

Symptoms

Symptoms can differ based on the disease. In general, organic brain syndrome causes: •Agitation •Confusion •Long-term loss of brain function (dementia) See full list on medlineplus.gov

Exams and Tests

Tests depend on the disorder, but may include: •Blood tests •Neuropsychological testing •Electroencephalogram (EEG) •Head CT scan •Head MRI See full list on medlineplus.gov

Treatment

Treatment depends on the underlying condition. Many conditions are treated mainly with rehabilitation and supportive care to help the person with activities lost due to areas where brain function is affected. Medicines may be needed to reduce aggressive behaviors that can occur with some of the conditions. See full list on medlineplus.gov

Outlook (Prognosis)

Some disorders are short-term and reversible. But many are long-term or get worse over time. See full list on medlineplus.gov

Possible Complications

People with neurocognitive disorder often lose the ability to interact with others or function on their own. See full list on medlineplus.gov

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Contact your health care provider if: •You have been diagnosed with organic brain syndrome and you are uncertain about the exact disorder. •You have symptoms of this condition. •You have been diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder and your symptoms become worse. See full list on medlineplus.gov

Alternative Names

Organic mental disorder (OMS); Organic brain syndrome See full list on medlineplus.gov

Images

•Brain See full list on medlineplus.gov