What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
2. Causes
We know that Lewy body dementia is the build of the protein mentioned. However, we do not yet know what or how this happens. However, we do know that somebody is more likely to have the disease if there is a history of it in their family. Other factors include having certain other medical conditions, and some lifestyle choices such as smoking.
It is not clearly understood exactly how these proteins cause damage to the brain. However, there is evidence that they affect the way that signals are passed throughout the brain. The proteins are also associated with other dementia conditions, including Parkinson’s disease.
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