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Dementia – Diagnosis & Treatment

Physical Exam

In addition to a cognitive exam, a physical checkup is helpful in diagnosing dementia. Your doctor will need to check different elements, such as body temperature, pulse, or blood pressure. In addition, he or she will do a wide range of tests to examine your eye movement, reflexes, as well as balance, depending on the exact signs. The results will allow the healthcare provider to rule out some possible causes and make a more comprehensive diagnosis. [3]