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Suggest Remedies For Short Term Memory Loss
Question: If there are signs of problems with short term recall, what should you do?
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist and get investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
At this age issues with memory most commonly occurs due to age related brain degeneration.
Alzheimers disease is one possibility.
You need to get examined by a neurologist and investigated.
Brain Mri and blood investigation like blood sugar, Thyroid profile, renal function test, liver function test, vitamin B 12 levels need to be assessed.
Drugs like donepizil, memantine, rivastigmine may be required for memory issues.
Any other medical illness, drugs being taken?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined by a neurologist and get investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
At this age issues with memory most commonly occurs due to age related brain degeneration.
Alzheimers disease is one possibility.
You need to get examined by a neurologist and investigated.
Brain Mri and blood investigation like blood sugar, Thyroid profile, renal function test, liver function test, vitamin B 12 levels need to be assessed.
Drugs like donepizil, memantine, rivastigmine may be required for memory issues.
Any other medical illness, drugs being taken?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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