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I'm 24 but am all of a sudden having bad memory problems. totally out of the blue. have made no changes to my diet or anything like that. i've always been scatterbrained but nothing this bad. dementia runs on my dad's side of the family also. thanks?
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Wouldn't think so: A person performs at their best when they get adequate restorative sleep, balanced nutrition,are in good health and function in a comforting environment. At 24 you are much more likely to have a problem in these areas, including another medical issue like sleep apnea than early dementia. You may want to schedule a checkup & discuss this with your doc. You can likely sort it out easily.
Answered 2/21/2020
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Memory issues: Possibilities include fatigue, psychological stress, depression, or something organic. Please start w/a visit to your family doctor. He/she will let you know if you need another type of specialist. Please do not let your thoughts run away w/you. For someone so young, dementia is very low on the list of possibilities. Peace and good health.
Answered 2/21/2020
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