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My wife is very forgetful is this a medical condition?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Could be: There are many possible causes for forgetfulness. Some are certainly medical, so it's a good idea to encourage your wife to see her family physician for an evaluation of this complaint and her overall health. Nutritional issues, various medications, and other substances people might use can also cause memory problems.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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A member asked:

My wife is very forgetful is this a medical condition?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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