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Woman misdiagnosed with dementia due to vitamin deficiency

A new case report in BMJ Case Reports details how a 61-year-old woman who was initially diagnosed with dementia after a five-year decline in mental health and behavior actually had a vitamin deficiency. She experienced severe confusion, hallucinations, seizures, and dramatic personality changes. After the deficiency was discovered and treated, she made a full recovery. The case highlights the importance of checking for reversible causes of cognitive decline.

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Polly Spring@polly_spring

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Woman misdiagnosed with dementia due to vitamin deficiency

A new case report in BMJ Case Reports details how a 61-year-old woman who was initially diagnosed with dementia after a five-year decline in mental health and behavior actually had a vitamin deficiency. She experienced severe confusion, hallucinations, seizures, and dramatic personality changes. After the deficiency was discovered and treated, she made a full recovery. The case highlights the importance of checking for reversible causes of cognitive decline.

2mo