Setting aside the notion of determining the number of individual animals on the planet for a moment, merely determining the number of species on the Earth is challenging. Science has only been able to offer estimates thus far, and totals vary greatly.
People who have early onset Alzheimer's may be in any stage of dementia â early stage, middle stage or late stage. The disease affects each person differently and symptoms will vary. If you are experiencing memory problems: 1  Have a comprehensive medical evaluation with a doctor who specializes in Alzheimer's disease.
White matter brain disease is not a single diagnosis. Actually, there are several diseases that affect the white matter of the brain. I suspect your neurologist is trying to determine if you have one of those diseases or not.