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What Causes Anxiety Along With Memory Loss And Agitation?
My 68 year old husband is showing signs of nervousness, unsurety and memory loss. Always has been sharp with numbers but gets agitated at times when doing math. He is an avid golfer and is going thru total knee replacement right now. Seems to be down about his recovery. Could there be a chemical imbalance or early signs of something going on?
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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From the available description there is possibility that he is showing the early signs of dementia. Although cognitive decline may be present for sometime but hospitalisation and inactivity could have precipitated the active symptoms in form of memory loss, agitation and confusions.
In my opinion there is need for comprehensive cognitive testing as this may unearth the cause with required accuracy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
From the available description there is possibility that he is showing the early signs of dementia. Although cognitive decline may be present for sometime but hospitalisation and inactivity could have precipitated the active symptoms in form of memory loss, agitation and confusions.
In my opinion there is need for comprehensive cognitive testing as this may unearth the cause with required accuracy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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