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Clinical features

General symptoms, as seen in Alzheimer’s, might be noted due to cognitive difficulties. However, the cognitive symptoms are generally fluctuating with varying levels of alertness and attention. Intellectual functioning is better preserved than in Alzheimer’s dementia.
Visual hallucinations- vivid
Executive functions and visuospatial deficits are more prominent here than in Alzheimer’s dementia.
Parkinsonian symptoms:
- Masked facies
- Shuffling gait
- Rigid limbs
- Bradykinesia
- Stooped posture
- Tremors
Supportive symptoms:
- Repeated falls, balance problems
- Syncope
- Transient loss of consciousness
- Neuroleptic sensitivity
- Rapid eye movement sleep disorder
- Systematised Delusions
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Autonomic dysfunction- constipation, orthostatic hypotension, urinary incontinence
- Speech and swallowing problems
Behavioural problems:
- Anger, agitation
- Depression, anxiety
- Apathy
- Excess daytime sleeping
- Problems following instructions, handling money

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