Question 1

what causes severe, acute short term memory loss in a young adult?

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: Drugs and alcohol are by far the most common causes. A "silent" seizure disorder also might be possible. See a neurologist if drugs or alcohol are not pertinent to your situation. Good luck.

Question 2

i wanted to ask what the causes of severe memory loss are. had no problems 3 weeks ago. my last 2 blend together and i have a hard time remembering. ?

Accepted Answer

Numerous causes: Including intrinsic problems with the brain such as strokes and other illnesses, psychiatric illnesses such as depression, metabolic syndromes, medications, head injuries, etc. 
If you’re having problems with your memory whether it’s been a sudden onset or it’s been coming on for some time, please have an evaluation as soon as possible. Many causes are treatable.
Good luck!

Question 3

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 4

what are the causes of memory loss among young people?

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

Question 5

i have severe ibs. took bentyl (dicyclomine) 4 a few years but it cause severe memory loss. is there another medication that works as well with out memory loss?

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Yes: There's Levsin (hyoscyamine) as a popular option. And although there's no data to support it, i've had good success using Celexa to calm the symptoms down, sometimes quite dramatically.

Question 6

is schizophrenia a type of dementia? if not why does it cause severe memory loss, black outs during listening, forgetting basic things, names, ect?

Accepted Answer

Dementia Praecox: This was the first name given to schizophrenia by early psychiatrists in europe. In latin, means "early dementia" referring to the memory loss which young persons presented after repetitive episodes of psychosis. If we prevent psychosis, we delay the dementia. That is the purpose of maintaining medications at all times, using rehabilitation and cognitive behavior techniques in schizophrenia.

Question 7

what causes memory loss?

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Many things.....: This is too broad a question to give a simple response, because memory can be affected by things like insomnia, sleep apnea, mood disorders, medication side effects, dementia diseases (like alzheimer's), fibromyalgia, severe illness, attention deficit disorder, and the list goes on.  If you have symptoms of memory loss, see your doctor to investigate and narrow down the search.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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