Causes And Signs Of Untreated Pain In Dementia
Causes of Pain There are two ways that dementia can cause or worsen pain: Neurological changes associated with the underlying disease can affect pain centers in the brain. Cognitive decline may make a person unable to communicate their pain. In the latter case, the pain can stem from a separate health condition that may go un- or undertreated. These conditions most often include osteoarthritis, urinary tract infections, falls, and pressure sores, all of which can cause significant pain....