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severe memory loss? causes?

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Many causes: The common causes of memory loss are usually metabolic developments found in older peoples' brains. When a young man suffers marked memory loss, head trauma, drugs abuse and induced severe hypoglycemia, must be at the top of your list. Remember those cases of amnesia reported that happen, because of intent to treat to cause amnesia.

Question 2

what could cause memory loss?

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Memory loss: Memory loss is caused by many factors such as age, health, mental health, medication use, history of head injury, metabolic and environmental factors. Immediate recall is the most susceptible followed by short term memory followed by long term memory.

Question 3

what could cause memory loss for someone in their fifties?

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Memory loss in 50s: Memory loss in midlife can have a number of potential causes.  Some of those causes are easily treatable such as vitamin b deficiency.  Although it is very uncommon,  Alzheimer's disease also may affect people in midlife.  If you are having memory problems at a young age, i recommend talking to your doctor.

Question 4

will ssris cause memory loss

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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 5

can diabetes cause memory loss?

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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 6

what causes short term memory loss?

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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.

Question 7

will arteriosclerosis cause memory loss?

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

Question 8

is memory loss caused by stroke permanent?

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Highly variable: Depends on location, extent, and associated co-morbidities.  However, certain meds used in alzheimer's may assist, and in rehab, Ritalin (methylphenidate) has been used for speech recovery.  Further, the brain tends to cope and heal by using supplemental connections, which typically proceed over 1 1/2 to 2 yrs post cva.

Question 9

what is the cause of short term memory loss?

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Many causes: There are many causes of short term memory loss. In the younger patients ( &lt; 50-60 years), the common causes include head injury, stroke, drug use, alcohol. In the elderly, the common causes include alzheimer's disease, stroke, parkinson's disease, and normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Question 10

can excessive porn watching cause memory loss?

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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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