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Treatment For Memory Loss Problem
I am 26 years old and have memory loss I had no accident or anything that I can think off no one hit me in the head! I just forget everything!!! I forget apts where I put my keys or anything even a half hour before I set them down! And cant remember my past or present What is wrong wit my brain!!!!!!
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
hi dear,
memory loss problem are of two types
1. pseudo dementia
2. Dementia
at this age dementia to be there is difficult to have so it might be pseudo dementia you have
or it may be due to underlying any metabolic disturbance.
if possible do MRI brain.
is there any associated symptoms you have ?
like depressed mood, sleep disturbance, loss of interest, appetite disturbance, irritability, any history of epilepsy, Nausea , vomiting etc..
consult psychiatrist for detail history and mental status examination.
Thank you
memory loss problem are of two types
1. pseudo dementia
2. Dementia
at this age dementia to be there is difficult to have so it might be pseudo dementia you have
or it may be due to underlying any metabolic disturbance.
if possible do MRI brain.
is there any associated symptoms you have ?
like depressed mood, sleep disturbance, loss of interest, appetite disturbance, irritability, any history of epilepsy, Nausea , vomiting etc..
consult psychiatrist for detail history and mental status examination.
Thank you
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