Question 1

what can cause this sudden inability to concentrate?

Accepted Answer

Many things could : Cause an inability to concentrate from stress and anxiety to physical disorders. Speak with your physician and check out the medical possibilities first. If there is not a neurological or physical issue consider psychotherapy to see what emotional things may be interfering with your concentration.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: inability to concentrate?

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See below: You rely on your concentration to get you through the day, to perform you work. When you're unable to concentrate, you can't think clearly, can't focus on the task at hand or maintain your attention. There are number of psychological or medical conditions that might affect attention/concentration.

Question 3

could low mcv cause inability to concentrate in class?

Accepted Answer

Yes if you: Are iron deficient and especially if you have anemia.

Question 4

sudden inability to concentrate?  can caffeine or medications do that?

Accepted Answer

Can't concentrate: Possible. Also many medications can do that, especially sedatives taken during the day.

Question 5

inability to concentrate on school work, what to do?

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Poor concentration : May result from many causes. Evaluation by a qualified mental health professional may help to identify cause(s) and develop specific interventions. Balance in life, good sleep and nutrition, stress and anxiety reduction, and exercise are helpful no matter what the cause. Best regards for relief soon.

Question 6

is inability to concentrate usually a symptom of depression?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Difficulty concentrating can indeed be one of the symptoms of depression, but other things can cause this also.  Such as, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders, and some psychotic disorders.  Substance abuse and/or dependence can lead to difficulty concentrating as well.  Best bet would be to consult a psychiatrist for thorough evaluation.

Question 7

is an inability to concentrate a possible symptom of depression?

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Yes: Yes, difficulty concentrating can be a part of depressive symptoms.  However, other things are possible also, so it isn't enough on its own to diagnose depression.

Question 8

what could cause a feeling of disorientation and inability to concentrate very well?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Many things can cause feelings of disorientation and inability to concentrate.  Consider any kind of drug intoxication or withdrawal -- same for alcohol. Various kinds of infectious encephalopathies either in CNS or from outside it.  Stroke.  Metabolic encephalopathies like severe hyperglycemia, liver or kidney failure,  severe hypothyroidism, wernicke's, etc.  Head trauma.  Brain tumor.  Others.

Question 9

does low mcv or low hgb cause inability to concentrate in class?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: It all depends on how low the hemoglobin is. If it is above 10 i doubt any of this is effecting your concentration. However if it is due to a vitamin B12 deficiency, this can cause problems.

Question 10

headaches, over heating, inability to concentrate. what does this sound like?

Accepted Answer

Sx are too broad: Please contact your primary care doctor to figure out what's happening. These sx are too broad to address them here. Good luck!

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