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How Can Short Term Memory Loss And High Blood Pressure Be Treated?

A 16 year old has problem with short term memory. Mother had preclamcia (sp???) when pregnant and very high blood pressure before birth. He is very smart but short term memory is poor. I can say something and 1/2 hour later doesn t even remember what was asked.
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hello,

First of all, it's sad to know what your acquaintance had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, He needs supplements and brain tonics like ginkgo biloba,vitamin D3, B12, B6 and folic acid as well as zinc and calcium.

A neurological examination and MMS score needs to be evaluated. IQ testing is another way. Brain imaging may be needed to rule out any structural cause. If neurological causes are ruled out and problems persist a psychiatric review may also be helpful to rule out non organic causes.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Short Term Memory Loss And High Blood Pressure Be Treated?

Hello, First of all, it s sad to know what your acquaintance had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, He needs supplements and brain tonics like ginkgo biloba,vitamin D3, B12, B6 and folic acid as well as zinc and calcium. A neurological examination and MMS score needs to be evaluated. IQ testing is another way. Brain imaging may be needed to rule out any structural cause. If neurological causes are ruled out and problems persist a psychiatric review may also be helpful to rule out non organic causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician