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Is this serious or not? mom has trouble remembering dates all of a sudden. stroke 2 years ago

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Could be: It could be serious; take her to a neurologist.

Dr Ali and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 9/11/2012

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Could be: See your doctor.She maybe having clinically recognised strokes or may have a different pathology.Step ladder progression is seen more in vascular dementia & gradual progression of memory more common with alziehmers.

Dr Stern agreed

Answered 2/25/2017

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