Reversible dementias

Some types of dementia are reversible. This means they can be treated and possibly cured. A treatable dementia happens because of some other condition. The most common cause of reversible dementia is a toxic reaction to medication, either prescription or over the counter.

Other causes include:

• Dietary deficiency
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Infections
• Tumours
• Alcoholism
• Inflammatory states
• Hormonal dysfunction
• Environmental toxins
• Drug abuse 
• Depression

Please see your doctor if you are concerned about any of these conditions.