The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Cerebral Atrophy may include:
Symptoms of Cerebral Atrophy »Note that Cerebral Atrophy symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Cerebral Atrophy signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Cerebral atrophy is a condition characterized by a decrease in the size or a wasting away of brain cells and tissues. It may result from malnutrition, abnormal cell or hormonal changes, or stroke. Symptoms include muscle weakness, vision or speech impairments, and dementia. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Cerebral Atrophy Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Cerebral Atrophy article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
These general reference articles may be related to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
The phrase "signs of Cerebral Atrophy" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Cerebral Atrophy that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Cerebral Atrophy" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Cerebral Atrophy.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Cerebral Atrophy. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Cerebral Atrophy has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Cerebral Atrophy signs or Cerebral Atrophy symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Cerebral Atrophy may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Cerebral Atrophy symptoms.
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