HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Temporary Memory Loss When Suffering From High BP?

default
Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Question: Hi Doc,

My maid husband sometime back got high BP and since then he is suffering from temporary memory loss and gets irritated very soon also recently he started saying his left hand is having pain. Can you help?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need more detailed history

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I am Dr Mittal
I will try to help you with your query
Can you please describe the problem in more details?
That would be highly appreciated. Please make it as detailed as possible.

I have read your reports and prescriptions that you uploaded.
I realize he has a brain attack, or basically a stroke.
Sometimes even that can cause the symptoms of irritability and altered mood and behavior.
Hypertension can be a cause and a risk causing the stroke.

Please get back to me with more complete history
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Saumya Mittal

Diabetologist

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 2897 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Causes Temporary Memory Loss When Suffering From High BP?

Brief Answer: Need more detailed history Detailed Answer: Hello I am Dr Mittal I will try to help you with your query Can you please describe the problem in more details? That would be highly appreciated. Please make it as detailed as possible. I have read your reports and prescriptions that you uploaded. I realize he has a brain attack, or basically a stroke. Sometimes even that can cause the symptoms of irritability and altered mood and behavior. Hypertension can be a cause and a risk causing the stroke. Please get back to me with more complete history Best of luck Dr Mittal