Hidden Dementia Sign: The Disease May Begin in the Legs, Says Neurosurgeon
Forgetting things is often dismissed as a normal part of daily life. However, doctors warn that persistent memory lapses may signal the early stages of a serious neurological condition—dementia. Surprisingly, experts now suggest that the first signs of dementia may appear not in the brain, but in the legs.
Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, mood, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. While it is commonly associated with old age, medical professionals are increasingly observing early symptoms in people at a younger age.
According to neurosurgeon Dr. Arun Naik, dementia can begin subtly with physical changes, particularly in the lower body. In a recent video, Dr. Naik highlighted an often-overlooked warning sign: weakening of leg...









