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What Causes Difficulty In Paying Attention?

I am having problems focusing, sometimes I actually forget where I am going or what I am doing. Yesterday a car was coming I saw him and I kept going but he had the right away. When I try to talk to my doctor about this he ll just say maybe your just tried. but for me it s happens to often, what should I do.
Tue, 20 Aug 2019
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Hello,

It is normal to worry about dementia when having problems with memory. On the other hand, patients with dementia are not aware of the deficit in their memory. So it is unlikely your symptoms are due to serious problems with the memory. I agree that stress and overload may be contributing to the problem with concentration and depression may affect it as well.

I would recommend you to check the TSH level to make sure the thyroid gland is functioning well and also CBC to rule out anemia.

I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.

Regards,
Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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What Causes Difficulty In Paying Attention?

Hello, It is normal to worry about dementia when having problems with memory. On the other hand, patients with dementia are not aware of the deficit in their memory. So it is unlikely your symptoms are due to serious problems with the memory. I agree that stress and overload may be contributing to the problem with concentration and depression may affect it as well. I would recommend you to check the TSH level to make sure the thyroid gland is functioning well and also CBC to rule out anemia. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician