Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Was reaching 60 a possible reason for short term memory loss?
A doctor has provided 1 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NO: The previous division of memory loss to presenile(below 65) and senile is obsolete.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.
Answered 2/18/2015
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What could be a reason that a 19 year old female is experiencing memory loss and forgetfulness? Can anxiety play a role in that?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have frequent short term memory problems which greatly interfere with my productivity. What is the reason?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I wake up after each dream/rem episode. Been tired, groggy, and having short term memory problem for months. What could be the cause/reason?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I had loss at 20w for no known reason. Now preg again n dr. measured my cervix at 12w4d. It was 3.1 cm. Is it normal or I may have Incompetent Cervix?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have met with short term memory loss in accident n nw i feel restlessness in my left hand and then in whole left body.May i know its reason?
A friend 78 years old, shuffles when she walks, stoops, falls for no apparent reason, does not see well after cataract surgery this has all started with in one year. Has short term memory loss is it parkinson's?
Sir is there is any medicine which can improve memory or any diet and what are the factor/reason which can causes memory loss i am a medical student?
What could be the reason for my frequent memory loss? Could I have alzheimer?
I m bipolar, eating divalporex sodium and arpiprazole, I suffer strong anxiety at regular times. My major problem is memory loss. What is reason.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
