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What Causes Poor Memory And Concentration In A Teenager?

My son is 13 years old.eventhough he is revising the portions repeatedly he seems to forget it at the onset of exams. The teachers complain that he lacks concentration in class He is not able to memorise long answers.he seems to forget what he had learned quickly.
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Thanks for writing to HealthCareMagic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem..

I would suggest you tomget him checked up by a clinical psychologist if he has some disease he will be started om therapy there are some non medical therapies to improve concentration span of kids it can help him. If he does not have disease then doctor can tell you ways to deal with the situation some times kids are not diseased they just need special ways to train and these can be learnt.



I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it.

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Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
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What Causes Poor Memory And Concentration In A Teenager?

Hello, Thanks for writing to HealthCareMagic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.. I would suggest you tomget him checked up by a clinical psychologist if he has some disease he will be started om therapy there are some non medical therapies to improve concentration span of kids it can help him. If he does not have disease then doctor can tell you ways to deal with the situation some times kids are not diseased they just need special ways to train and these can be learnt. I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. General and Family Physician..