7. Cognitive Changes: The Overlooked Sign of Advanced Kaposi’s Sarcoma
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Cognitive changes, including difficulties with memory, attention, or even changes in behavior, may be subtle signs of advanced KS, especially when the disease has spread to the brain or spinal cord. These are symptoms that many people might not link to a condition like KS, but they are crucial to recognize.
The spread of KS to the central nervous system can lead to altered mental states. Tumors or lesions in the brain can interfere with cognitive functions, affecting memory, decision-making, and even mood. You may find yourself more forgetful, easily distracted, or unusually irritable. (7)
