Question 1

having short term memory loss really bad?

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Unclear: Short-term memory loss at age 45 is unusual.  Sometimes depression can cause this symptom.  Also, medical conditions such as hypothyroidism and B12 deficiency.  See if you have any other symptoms, and check yourself for those conditions.  In an otherwise completely healthy adult without symptoms, short-term memory loss needs to be evaluated by a physician.

Question 2

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 3

what are common causes of short term memory loss?

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Chronic and acquired: Neurologists would include alzheimer's disease, head injury, the effect of alcohol abuse and thiamine deficiency, and pernicious anemia, as either irreversible or relatively reversible causes.  However, difficulty with memory is not uncommon during periods of severe stress, ongoing sleep deprivation, such as sleep apnea, and reactions to many common medicines which possess anticholinergic effects.

Question 4

is it normal to have short term memory loss at 60?

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Normal aging-usually: As we age, short term memory loss tends to become more frequent and noticeable. This is normal aging. If memory problems become more pervasive and are increasing in frequency, you should seek an evaluation by a neurologist to rule out more serious causes of memory loss.

Question 5

can alcohol cause short term memory loss?

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Alcohol, Memory Loss: Acute alcohol intoxication may be accompanied by a blackout, which is loss of memory for some or all of the events that occurred while intoxicated.

Question 6

can gingko prevent short term memory loss?

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Not sure: There is no definite evidence for this substance or a great number of similar claims , the latest one being coconut oil.

Question 7

what is the cure for short-term memory loss?

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Memory exercises: Some beneficial treatments include playing video games, memory tests, cognitive therapy, and mental exercises like crossword puzzles, scrabble, words with friends, sudoku, and other exercises to increase your mental capacity.
See your family md for more information.

Question 8

what are the causes of dizziness & short term memory loss?

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Many things.: Many things.  These 2 symptoms are common in dozens of diseases.  Must see your doctor.  First to rule out are: 1. Accidental otc drug overdose; 2. Psychological problems, such as depression or acute panic syndrome. 3. Heart beating abnormalities. 4. Ear, sinus infections.  5. Then work onto possible diabetes, ms, alzheimers and dozens of other illnesses.

Question 9

was reaching 60 a possible reason for short term memory loss?

Accepted Answer

NO: The previous division of memory loss to presenile(below 65) and senile is obsolete. The diagnosis is not based on age but Alzheimer's disease becomes more common as we age.

Question 10

is it possible to have short term memory loss that recovers with estrogen?

Accepted Answer

YES: Menopause symptoms often include short term memory loss and many women report that memory improves with estrogen replacement . It is something to discuss in detail with your physician as hormone replacement has many negative side effects and for many it is better to not use hormone replacement therapy.

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