Question 1

i've been having problems concentrating for years now and also been having problems with memory loss. lately it has gotten pretty bad. what should i d?

Accepted Answer

Get checked out: The symptoms could be a side effect of your medications. That's the most likely cause but see your doctor to make sure it's not something that requires neuropsychological testing or scanning of your brain.

Question 2

could anxiety and memory loss be caused by hashimoto' s thyrodism?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: Low thyroid function can cause both emotional and cognitive issues, and indeed, doctors often consider low thyroid function in explaining memory loss in a new patient.  The situation should stabilize once you have thyroid functions under control.

Question 3

does tch use cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

: Due to location of the THC receptors in the brain, close and within the brain area responsible for memory formation there is more and more evidence suggesting that memory impairment can be caused by regular use of THC.

Question 4

which drugs are known to cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Many: Anti- anxiety medications like benzodiazepines (xanax).  Several medications are problems for elderly, antihistamines, medications for overactive bladder.  
"statins" for cholesterol have caused reversible memory loss so severe, doctors thought it was alzheimer's.  Ask your doctor before stopping medications, esp. The cholesterol and anxiety medications.  The memory loss is reversible.

Question 5

are there  foods that will help reverse  memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Gingo jiloba/ Coenzy: Gingo jiloba and coenzyme q10 may help memory loss.

Question 6

what are the causes of memory loss among young people?

Accepted Answer

Depression?: Normal forgetfulness can occur due to preoccupation, lack of concentration or depression. If severe and recent other etiologies may be present.

Question 7

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 8

can estrogen reverse memory loss?

Accepted Answer

No !: Memory loss is a complex issue , the causes range from simple forgetfulness to to depression, thyroid or vitamin deficiency all the way up to alzheimer's disease I am not aware of estrogen playing a part in treatment.

Question 9

will arteriosclerosis cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the arteries to the brain are effected, it can cause memory loss.

Question 10

can excessive porn watching cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Effects of porn: Not too my knowledge, but there are studies that frequent pornography use may lead to temporary impotence in young men.

Also, keep in mind that some porn is made through human trafficking and can contain underage subjects without it being obvious, which is illegal to possess.

Memory problems may more likely be a result of little sleep and substance use like alcohol and depression in young men.

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