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.
Well, a rheumatologist is the doctor that often evaluates musculoskeletal medical conditions, and other diseases which can affect widespread muscles. A neurologist often evaluates and treats the same types of conditions. For pain issues, a physiatrist who specializes in pain management can be helpful with chronic muscle pain issues. Gastroparesis would be best evaluated by a gastroenterologist.