Lewy Body Dementia Causes & Risks

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Causes

It is not clear exactly what causes the build up of Lewy bodies in the brain. But, Lewy body disease is linked to:

Risk Factors

These factors increase your chance of developing Lewy body disease. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:

  • Gender: male
  • Age: 53-83 years
  • Family history of Lewy body disease

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