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What Causes Habit Of Pressing Stomach In A Alzheimer's Patient?
Question: My wife has alzheimer's disease. She continuously presses her stomach when sitting in a wheelchair. She says that it it is a bad habit, and that she does not suffer any pain. There do not appear to be lumps in her stomach and there are no other symptoms so should I pursue this matter further? XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
stereotypic movements
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have been through your question and understand your concern.
Since she denies any complain, these repeated movements should be considered within alzheimer spectrum disorders. These are called stereotypic movements which are quite common in this disease. Some reports show some benfit using Buspirone. Talk to your GP if the situation becomes troublesome.
Hope this answers your question, I wish your wife good health.
stereotypic movements
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have been through your question and understand your concern.
Since she denies any complain, these repeated movements should be considered within alzheimer spectrum disorders. These are called stereotypic movements which are quite common in this disease. Some reports show some benfit using Buspirone. Talk to your GP if the situation becomes troublesome.
Hope this answers your question, I wish your wife good health.
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