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What Causes Memory Loss?
my wife age 65 has noticed some memory loss not to noticble. had c t scan with result of moderate cc erebral atrophy,moderate periventricular white matter microvascular chronic ischemic changes. has never smoked no high blood pressure usualy 100 over 60
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
Hi,
Everyone occasionally experiences forgetfulness. Mild memory loss tends to increase with age and is generally no cause for concern. But progressive memory loss due to illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease can be serious.
Many causes of memory loss are treatable if diagnosed early. If not diagnosed and treated, some illnesses will progress and make treatment more difficult.
As you have mentioned moderate cerebral atrophy and moderate periventricular white matter microvascular chronic ischemic changes,it clearly indicates an age related memory loss.
Consult your doctor if memory loss starts to affect your daily life, or if it’s accompanied by other symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
Everyone occasionally experiences forgetfulness. Mild memory loss tends to increase with age and is generally no cause for concern. But progressive memory loss due to illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease can be serious.
Many causes of memory loss are treatable if diagnosed early. If not diagnosed and treated, some illnesses will progress and make treatment more difficult.
As you have mentioned moderate cerebral atrophy and moderate periventricular white matter microvascular chronic ischemic changes,it clearly indicates an age related memory loss.
Consult your doctor if memory loss starts to affect your daily life, or if it’s accompanied by other symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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