Lewy Body Dementia Treatment in Turkey
About Lewy Body Dementia
Key Highlights
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Provides a definitive diagnosis to distinguish LBD from other types of dementia, enabling targeted treatment.Comprehensive evaluation by a specialist helps manage the complex combination of cognitive, psychiatric, and motor symptoms.Early and accurate diagnosis allows for better planning of care, support, and lifestyle adjustments.Neurologist-led management can optimize medication regimens to improve quality of life while minimizing side effects.Ongoing specialist monitoring helps adapt the care plan as the disease progresses.
Who is this surgery for?
- Progressive cognitive decline with noticeable fluctuations in alertness and attention.
- Recurrent, well-formed visual hallucinations.
- Parkinsonism symptoms, such as slowness of movement, stiffness, or tremor.
- Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder, where individuals act out their dreams.
- Severe sensitivity to antipsychotic medications.
- Autonomic dysfunction, including dizziness, falls, or urinary incontinence.
How to prepare
- Compile a detailed list of all current symptoms, their onset, and progression.
- Bring a complete list of all medications, supplements, and over-the-counter drugs.
- Have family members or close friends accompany the patient to provide additional history and observations.
- Gather previous medical records, including results from any prior brain scans or blood tests.
- Prepare a list of questions and concerns for the neurologist regarding diagnosis and management.
Risks & possible complications
- Misdiagnosis, as symptoms overlap with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
- Adverse reactions to medications used to manage symptoms, including severe sensitivity to antipsychotics.
- Increased risk of falls and injuries due to motor symptoms and cognitive impairment.
- Progression of the disease leading to severe dementia, loss of independence, and need for full-time care.
- Psychological distress for the patient and family upon receiving the diagnosis.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no recovery or cure for LBD; management focuses on slowing symptom progression and maintaining quality of life.
- Post-diagnosis care involves a multidisciplinary approach including medications, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the neurologist are essential to monitor symptoms and adjust treatments.
- Creating a safe home environment to prevent falls and manage behavioral symptoms is critical.
- Caregiver support and education are vital components of long-term management.
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Typical hospital stay:
Typically outpatient (0 days)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing, lifelong management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering lewy body dementia in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for lewy body dementia in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Bahçelievler, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform lewy body dementia. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for lewy body dementia compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Lewy Body Dementia in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing lewy body dementia.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Sneha Verma, a 68-year-old retired school...
Sneha Verma, a 68-year-old retired school principal from Kolkata, had always been sharp and organized. Over the past two years, her family noticed troubling changes. She would have vivid, detailed conversations about long-dead relatives as if they were in the room, and her alertness fluctuated wildly throughout the day. More concerning were the moments of profound confusion in her own home and a slight, persistent tremor in her hands. Her sleep was disrupted by violent dreams where she would physically act out. Her daughter, a physician, suspected more than typical aging. The neurologist, after extensive evaluation including brain scans to rule out other causes, diagnosed Probable Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). He explained it was a specific type of dementia with unique features like visual hallucinations, parkinsonism, and cognitive fluctuations. The treatment experience focused on management, not cure. The doctor carefully prescribed a low dose of a Parkinson's medication for the tremor and stiffness, while strictly avoiding typical antipsychotics due to LBD's severe sensitivity. A cholinesterase inhibitor was started to help with attention and alertness. Post-diagnosis, a care plan was established involving occupational therapy for home safety and a structured daily routine. The outcome was stabilization, not reversal. Her hallucinations became less frightening as the family learned to gently redirect her, and her daytime alertness improved slightly. Emotionally, the diagnosis was devastating but also provided a strange relief. The frightening, inexplicable symptoms now had a name. The journey shifted from terror of the unknown to a focused, though grieving, determination to manage her quality of life. The family felt empowered with a roadmap, even if it was a difficult path.