Andy Payton, a former footballer, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at 57, attributing his condition to a career filled with head impacts. Following symptoms like headaches and forgetfulness, and after learning about a similar diagnosis of fellow player Dean Windass, Payton sought medical advice. He discovered significant brain damage, affecting 27 out of 60 tracts. In an interview, he expressed concern about the future and stressed the importance of seeking help for others in the sport facing similar challenges.
"It's hard to put into words. Things that were on the tip of your tongue just would not come out. Out of the 60 tracts in my brain, 27 were damaged."
"I was having symptoms such as bad headaches, forgetfulness, but for someone in their mid-50s probably a bit too much. When I knew Deano had been diagnosed I thought I'd go and get checked out."
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