Anosognosia
Domain : Symptoms
Category : My daily life
Simplified definition
Anosognosia is when a patient is unaware of their disease due to damage in the right part of the brain.
Source: Houria Aiouaz, for Alzheimer Foundation
Referenced definition
“[…] Loss of insight may manifest as an inability to perceive symptoms or a lack of concern for their current difficulties. »
Source: Gehl C, Paulsen JS. Behavior and personality disturbances. Bradley and Daroff’s Neurology in Clinical Practice. 9:75-96.e5.
Context
“Long recognized in stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions, studies of anosognosia in psychiatric disorders is producing a growing body of evidence of anatomical damage in the part of the brain involved with self-reflection. When taking medications, insight improves in some patients.”
Source: Treatment Advocacy Center. Anosognosia. [Internet]. [cited on Sept 7, 2022].
Note
- Anosognosia can delay the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.
Synonym(s)
Lack of insightGO FURTHER
