Question: A relative of mine showed the early signs of dementia and he was diagnosed with “White Matter Disease.” I have never heard of this. Can you tell me what his prognosis is?


Dr. Hibberd's answer:

White matter disease covers a large group of disorders that affect the white matter, and is associated with loss of myelin which is required so that nerve impulses triggered in the brain, send the signals that make us move. This must have shown up in your friend’s brain scans. With time, the condition may progress and it is necessary to join a support group and seek counseling on how to cope in the future.