Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
The symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy may be similar to those seen in other types of dementia , particularly Alzheimer's disease .
Symptoms typically begin gradually several years after receiving repetitive blows to the head or repeated concussions.
They may include:
As the condition progresses, further symptoms may include:
However, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and concussion are separate conditions.
Many people who are concussed don't go on to develop the condition, but evidence suggests a pattern of recurrent minor head injuries increases the risk.
Although the exact causes aren't fully understood, certain groups of people are believed to be most at risk, including:
Read about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of dementia associated with repeated blows to the head and recurrent episodes of concussion.
The symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy may be similar to those seen in other types of dementia , particularly Alzheimer's disease . Symptoms typically begin gradually several years after re
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As chronic traumatic encephalopathy shares many features with other neurodegenerative conditions, there's currently no test available to diagnose the condition. A diagnosis is usually based on a hist