For 60-year-old Raju’s family, his behaviour for over three months was very concerning. He had begun to complain about seeing snakes and young teens engaged in explicit activities.
“He would forget where he kept items of daily use. He would repeatedly ask for food, even after having had the meals,” explained Dr Sudhir Kumar, a noted neurologist.
Advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and PET scans emerged as valuable tools in differentiating between LBD and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) for the patient.
These imaging modalities provided insights into the structural and functional changes in the brain, aiding in the final diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease.
“This means, one in four patients with AD can develop hallucinations. It is associated with greater cognitive impairment and a more rapid deterioration,” added Dr Kumar.
He also said how Raju’s case was an example of the complexity of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of a multidimensional approach.