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I was beat up. I was hit a lot in my head during this beating and then about 3 months later a person slugged me in my jaw. Since then I have had some memory loss. I did go to Dr after each incident and was told I was ok no damage. But the memory loss really does bother me. I am only 19 what should I have check out?
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The memory loss you are experiencing is concerning for traumatic brain injury and CT evaluation of the brain is recommended at this point. Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider.
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What Causes Memory Loss After A Jaw Injury?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The memory loss you are experiencing is concerning for traumatic brain injury and CT evaluation of the brain is recommended at this point. Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.