Question 1

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 2

what would cause my short term memory loss at age 50?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It could be depression.  But really, you should see a family doctor as a first step to get a full evaluation and proper referral.

Question 3

does clonzazepam cause short term memory loss even if you just take it as needed?

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Yes: Klonopin (clonazepam) is in the family of medications (the benzodiazepams) that have properties which can depress central nervous system processing of information. Short-term memory is such a process that can be affected even by the  use of "as needed"  klonopin (clonazepam).  This is a side effect that is often dose related; consider talking to the healthcare provider who recommended Klonopin (clonazepam) to review a dose amendments.

Question 4

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 5

can you tell me the typical head injuries that could cause short term memory loss?

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Memory loss: To have short term memory loss the head injury is usually significant enough to cause a loss of consciousness.

Question 6

can taking citalopram cause short term memory loss?

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Yes: I have seen this with patients: citalopram, while it can be an excellent antidepressant, can have antihistamine effects that for some people can cause a "brain fog" that results in difficulties with memory and alertness.  For some, it can also result in  word-finding difficulties.

Question 7

does cymbalta (duloxetine) cause short term memory loss or worsen memory in general?

Accepted Answer

Memory Loss: I understand your concern.
Cymbalta may cause  short term memory loss.
At age 17, possible causes are-
?	Alcohol, tobacco, or drug use
?	Stress
?	Depression 
?	Sleep deprivation
?	Deficiencies in vitamin B1 and B12
?	Underactive or Overactive thyroid gland
?	HIV 
?	Head injury
See a Physician for Diagnosis and treatment.
See Psychiatrist for Therapy and monitoring of Cymbalta, (duloxetine) Breathing Relax

Question 8

could depression/stress cause short term memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One of the more common issues with poor memory performance is depression and/or stress. Disinterest and in attention along with easy distractability make one appear to have memory loss.

Question 9

could erb palsy be cause short-term memory loss?

Accepted Answer

No: Erb's palsy doesn't involve brain. So, memory loss has no link to erb's palsy.

Question 10

does hepatic encephalopathy cause short term memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Hepatic encephalopathy can be associated with a variety of neurological symptoms from confusion and delirium to coma. Since confused patients may not be attentive it may appear they have short term memory loss. Once treated the mental status problems are reversible.

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