Question 1

bad memory loss from anesthesia, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Not easy answer: The memory issues after anesthesia and surgery have been the focus of many studies. It is unclear if anesthesia by itself or if surgery and anesthesia or if surgery by itself is what causes postoperative cognitive dusfunction. There is no know treatment and there is no known proven way to prevent pocd except by not having surgery and anesthesia.

Question 2

could general anesthesia have any side effect to memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Not easy answer: After anesthetics, some patients experince postoperative cognitive dusfunctionpocd. The memory issues after anesthesia and surgery have been the focus of many studies. It is unclear if anesthesia by itself or if surgery and anesthesia or if surgery by itself is what causes pocd. There is no known treatment and there is no known proven way to prevent pocd except by not having surgery and anesthesia.

Question 3

are there any long-term side-effects of general anesthesia, such as memory loss or dementia?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Very rare but I have seen patients where this has happened - get a consult with aneurologist

Question 4

can anesthesia cause amnesia after you leave the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Yes but not for long: Amnesia is often an intentional effect desired by an anesthesiologist for a more pleasant patient experience.  With shorter acting medicines, and quicker hospital discharges, the amnesic effect often continues after leaving the hospital.  That said, the patient is told to stay home and rest.  After a few hours, the amnesic effect, and other anesthesia effects should taper off.

Question 5

i read studies that showed general anesthesia can causes amnesia and 35% increase risk of dementia. is iv sedation same like general anesthesia.

Accepted Answer

See below: Do not think your statistics reflect real data.  Did you find a blog from an online "expert"?  IV sedation is not akin to general anesthesia and likely does not really represent any profound risk. Suggest you talk with your doctor regarding your concerns,

Question 6

i had a bad reaction to anesthesia with headaches, and loss of memory and in a fog.  now they found brain lesions could the reaction cause the lesions?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The episode more likely has exposed the problem.
What was the indication for the surgery
which could relate as well.

Question 7

what could cause extreme memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are far to many causes to list.  If you are elderly a stroke or alzheimer's may at the top of the lust.

Question 8

will ssris cause memory loss

Accepted Answer

NO: Unless you take an overdose -- in which case the memory loss would be temporary, but probably the least of your problems. Rarely, some SSRI's cause word finding problems.

Question 9

can diabetes cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, several ways: Diabetes can be a risk factor for memory issues.   The brain needs glucose in order to function, and very low or very high levels can lead to chronic damage of vascular and nervous pathways.   Low blood sugar can lead to unconsciousness and death, and often persons who have behavioral issues when their blood sugar is low have no memory for the events.   Protect your brain and control your glucose.

Question 10

what causes short term memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Multiples causes: There are multiple causes to short term memory loss.  These include recent head trauma, traumatic experiences, tumors in the temporal lobe(s), drug addiction, drug use, and multiple other causes. If you feel like you are having short term memory loss, you will need a formal neurologist workup.

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