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What Causes Sudden Loss Of Memory While Treating UTI?
Question: I recently was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, but the only symptom I had was a sudden (and lingering) loss of memory. I successfully completed a round of antibiotics, but the memory loss has persisted.
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
It is possible that a urinary tract infection can affect memory and mental clarity. This will usually improve after the infection is treated.
Since you were still having difficulty with your memory I would suggest that you talk about this with your primary care doctor. You might need some additional testing including a neurology evaluation or possibly imaging of the brain. But it's not laboratory testing they be helpful as well.
Again since were still having symptoms after the treatment of the infection I think you should review this with your doctor to try to find out if there is some other contributing factor that is affecting your memory.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
It is possible that a urinary tract infection can affect memory and mental clarity. This will usually improve after the infection is treated.
Since you were still having difficulty with your memory I would suggest that you talk about this with your primary care doctor. You might need some additional testing including a neurology evaluation or possibly imaging of the brain. But it's not laboratory testing they be helpful as well.
Again since were still having symptoms after the treatment of the infection I think you should review this with your doctor to try to find out if there is some other contributing factor that is affecting your memory.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Prasad
I did have an MRI which revealed that I had not had a stroke. That was a relief since there is a strong paternal history of strokes. I am confident enough to drive again-most of the time, but I suddenly will forget how to do things in the house, or where to find items, esp. in kitchen.
So you think I should request some additional answers from my primary care dr.?
So you think I should request some additional answers from my primary care dr.?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes I would Followup with the PCP for further assessment. Maybe a check of B12 level and thyroid function would be reasonable. If all appears normal then a neuropsychological evaluation may provide some answers.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes I would Followup with the PCP for further assessment. Maybe a check of B12 level and thyroid function would be reasonable. If all appears normal then a neuropsychological evaluation may provide some answers.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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Dr. Prasad
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