Do I Have Major Or Mild Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder?

Do you meet the criteria for major or mild neurocognitive disorder? There must be changes that impact cognitive functioning. Symptoms can be observed by yourself, a relative or detected through objective testing.

Does the disturbance have insidious onset and gradual progression?

Do you experience behavioral disinhibition?

Do you experience apathy or inertia?

Do you experience loss of sympathy or empathy?

Do you experience perseverative, stereotyped or compulsive/ritualistic behavior?

Do you experience hyperorality a compulsion to examine objects by mouth) and dietary changes?

Do you experience a prominent decline in social cognition and/or executive abilities?

Do you experience a prominent decline in language ability, in the form of speech production, word finding, object naming, grammar or word comprehension?

Do you experience a relative sparing of learning and memory and perceptual-motor function?

Can you confirm that the disturbance is not better explained by cerebrovascular disease, another neurodegenerative disease, the effects of a substance or another mental, neurological or systemic disorder?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder.

While it is unlikely that you have major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder, you are displaying some signs related to it. The disorder is characterized by abnormal shrinkage of the frontal and temporal anterior lobes of your brain. Some people develop mild impairments, while others show major impairments in conscious brain functions. It may be useful to plan an appointment with your doctor to discuss your symptoms. Your doctor will make sure to give you the right advice.

While it is unlikely that you have major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder, you are displaying some signs related to it. It may be recommended to talk to your doctor about the symptoms you are experiencing. Unfortunately, there is no single test for the disorder. Doctors usually order blood tests and sometimes a sleep study. Some symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea can overlap those of frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder. Additionally, your doctor may test your reasoning and memory skills (neuropsychological test). With this test it will be ‘easier’

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder. At the moment, there is no cure for frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder. There are some medications that can help and also speech therapy can be beneficial. If you have been diagnosed with the disorder, it is very important to receive support from family and friends and to receive the right care. Your doctor may help you find a support group for people with this disorder. It may be useful to share your experiences and to receive valuable information.