Brain atrophy belongs to which department?

Written by Yin Shun Xiong

Neurology

Updated on February 07, 2025

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Brain atrophy is divided into physiological brain atrophy and pathological brain atrophy. If brain atrophy occurs as a person ages normally and matches their age, this is considered a normal condition. For example, the brain atrophy in an 80-year-old will definitely be more evident than that in a 60-year-old. Such brain atrophy is a physiological change and does not need attention. Secondly, there is pathological brain atrophy, associated with certain diseases, primarily related to neurology, such as frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's disease, etc. These conditions require consultation in neurology.

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Written by Bian Jun Li

Neurology

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Cerebellar atrophy symptoms

The main functions of the cerebellum include maintaining bodily balance, controlling posture and gait, regulating muscle tone, and coordinating the accuracy of voluntary movements. Therefore, the primary symptoms of cerebellar atrophy involve ataxia, with patients displaying instability in standing, a staggering gait similar to that of a drunken walk; speech may manifest as cerebellar speech, or a chanting-like pattern; there can also be disorders in fine motor skills, where some precise movements cannot be accurately performed, and coarse movements may sometimes not be severely affected; additionally, there can be disturbances in eye movement, presenting as tremors of both eyes, and patients may experience symptoms of vertigo clinically.

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Written by Zhang Hui

Neurology

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Can cerebral atrophy be cured?

Brain cells are irreversible, and once they die, they cannot regenerate. If brain atrophy occurs, it means that some brain cells have necrosed, and complete recovery is impossible. However, some patients with brain atrophy have no clinical symptoms because the brain's compensatory function is relatively strong. The usual causes of brain atrophy include the following. Firstly, Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common cause of dementia. Patients exhibit cortical brain atrophy, especially in areas such as the temporal lobes, frontal lobes, and hippocampus. Treatment is primarily symptomatic, and curing the disease is very difficult. Another cause is cerebrovascular disease. Long-term cerebral ischemia and arterial stenosis can also lead to brain atrophy. It is crucial to actively improve circulation and use anti-atherosclerosis medications for treatment. Additionally, some toxic encephalopathies, leukoencephalopathies, and drug toxicities can also cause brain atrophy. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Brain atrophy should be treated in the neurology department.

Cerebral atrophy is a type of vascular pathology. Patients need to visit the neurology department of a hospital for examination. Mild cases may lead to a decline in memory, while severe cases can affect intelligence and the ability to live normally. Patients with mild symptoms should timely follow medical advice to choose medications that nourish brain cells, and should also stabilize blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood viscosity. Engaging in intellectual games, exercising brain cells, having family companionship, participating in outdoor exercises to enhance immune capabilities, stabilizing the condition, and undergoing regular follow-ups are also advised.

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Neurology

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The reason why people with cerebral atrophy curse

This situation primarily arises from brain atrophy causing Alzheimer's disease, which is a very common neurodegenerative disorder. In the middle and late stages, patients may exhibit significant personality changes, becoming irritable, easily angered, and paranoid, often engaging in behaviors such as hitting or cursing others. They may also experience hallucinations, such as vivid visual and auditory hallucinations. The disease is mainly due to the degeneration and death of neurons in the temporal lobe and hippocampus, leading to the atrophy of the cerebral cortex. This causes the release of some of the patient's primitive instincts, leading to a series of clinical manifestations, which can be symptomatically managed.

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Is cerebellar atrophy hereditary?

Whether cerebellar atrophy is hereditary depends on the cause of the atrophy. In neurology, there is a disease called spinocerebellar ataxia, which is caused by genetic mutations and results in significant ataxic symptoms. The imaging studies show cerebellar atrophy. This disease can be inherited, so it is important to conduct prenatal counseling to promote eugenics. Cerebellar atrophy caused by other reasons is not hereditary. For example, if the atrophy is due to neurodegenerative disease such as multiple system atrophy, there is no clear genetic tendency. If the atrophy is caused by a cerebellar infarction, it is also not hereditary.