Alcohol could generate dementia

• May 6, 2024

It is estimated that 12% of Mexicans suffer from some degree of alcoholism ; of this figure, a significant number presents dementia alcohol, because excessive intoxicating beverages cause neurological alterations .

According to information published by the Excelsior Health Supplement , David Resnikoff Fisher , Member of the Mexican Psychiatric Association , informs that the toxicity that is generated in the body of alcohol dependents is high, so the brain cell membrane is affected and causes the gradual loss of neurons .

Resnikoff Fisher notes that "... the cells of the encephalic mass they need substances that only with the alimentary habits we grant them. In the alcoholics there is a deficiency vitamins , minerals , fatty acids or proteins , due to his poor diet. "

On the other hand, Gabriel López Robles , expert in psychology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), mentions that the alcoholic dementia It is preventable because only those who do not control their drinking are more likely to suffer from it, in contrast to moderate alcohol users.

In that sense, "the disease occurs after several years of having consumed significant amounts of alcohol , you do not have a specific age range for it to manifest because the lifestyle of each being is different, "underlines López Robles.

Thus, there will be cases in which they suffer from it after the fifth decade of life; however, those who started drinking excessively at an early age (from or before 18 years of age) develop it after 40 years.

The symptoms

Frequent forgetfulness as family names, addresses to which they went regularly or lack of attention, among many others, are the characteristic manifestations of people with this dementia .

"The insane alcoholic tends to fade gradually, rather than actively asking things, stops working, to see for himself and becomes dependent on other people," emphasizes Resnikoff Fisher.

In addition, patients with said disease neuronal lose interest in their personal appearance and become irresponsible in social, work and family. "They do not bathe, they do not like to be questioned about their actions, they have loss of balance, and they continually make awkward and abrupt movements," says López Robles.

Is there a cure?

In principle, the alcoholic must recognize his disease . Therefore, it is necessary that you go to support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous. In addition, balanced diet is essential to prevent it; for example, consume proteins (lean meat, cheese, lentils, egg white or fish, among others).

To say Resnikoff Fisher, attached to the Hospital Angeles Lomas, the body of the insane for alcohol loses vitamins such as the B complex or folic acid, which are essential for the functioning of neurons .

In view of this panorama, it is necessary to ingest Food supplements and total abstinence, but also family support is key in the recovery process.

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