To diagnose Alzheimer's dementia, doctors evaluate your signs and symptoms and conduct several tests. An accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is an important first step to ensure you have appropriate treatment, care, family education and plans for the future. Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia include: 1  Memory impairment, such as difficulty remembering events. 2  Difficulty concentrating, planning or problem-solving. 3  Problems finishing daily tasks at home or at work. 4  Confusion with location or passage of time.
A hernia is typically diagnosed by a general practitioner, who can recommend surgery. The surgery to repair the hernia is performed by a general surgeon.
For more complicated cases of lupus, a rheumatologist is usually the primary doctor. Other specialists are consulted as needed. For mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, or other behavioral changes, see your family medical doctor or internist, or a psychiatrist. For the treatment of organ problems, a doctor who specializes in diseases of that particular organ system may work together with a rheumatologist or immunologist.