Thank you for the advice. Is sudden weight loss also a symptom of the above mentioned disorder? In just an years time my father has lost plenty of weight.
Hi there!
Atrophy refers to reduction in the size of the brain matter while ischaemic degeneration refers to degeneration caused secondary to reduced blood supply. The condition is usually irreversible/ untreatable. While some amount of atrophy is expected with age, atrophy at 50 years of age may require an evaluation for possible secondary causes to prevent further degeneration. Other possibilities that may need to be considered include neuro-degenerative disorders, neuro-muscular issues, micronutrient deficiencies, hormonal/ endocrine imbalance, neuro-psychiatric conditions etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an internist or a neurologist for a detailed evaluation and suggestion of an appropriate management plan.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!