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What Causes Sudden Total Memory Loss?
Hi, my son is 14 and this morning he totally forgot how to fasten his school tie, he been doing this routinely every morning for three years. Had to go online and watch video so he could teach himself again. Such a sudden total memory loss should I be concerned?
Mon, 19 Dec 2022
Hi,
Such events in children are rare. They may arise as a result of some form of mental stress, lack of confidence and poor sleep quality. Please tell him to reduce the screen time if high. Other rare causes for such events may be vitamin deficiency, absence epileptic fits and transient poor blood supply to the brain.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhishek Juneja, Neurologist
Such events in children are rare. They may arise as a result of some form of mental stress, lack of confidence and poor sleep quality. Please tell him to reduce the screen time if high. Other rare causes for such events may be vitamin deficiency, absence epileptic fits and transient poor blood supply to the brain.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhishek Juneja, Neurologist
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