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I have mild volume loss in brain from a ct scan for sinuses. i am a 65 year old female. i have small amount of short term memory loss. is this norma? i exercise regularly, dont smoke or drink.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably normal: At age 65, neither the CT results nor your minor memory problems are abnormal. On the other hand, either or both could be significant. The significance of either one requries in-person evaluation. It would be reasonable to see a neurlogist and take it from there. Good luck.

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Answered 9/25/2019

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