“Is forgetfulness normal or a sign of a bigger problem?”
Lately, I've been forgetting a lot of things, some of it is the most basic stuff like where my keys are or calling my child a different name. But, it's happening too often and it's worrying me. Is this normal or is it a sign of a bigger problem?
5 Answers
GeneralPractitionerForgetfulness
A study done in Adelaide recently has shown forgetfulness can occur from our mid-40s caused by stress, tiredness, by sense that you know lots of people and can forget occasionally.
Forgetfulness is a common symptom of beginning dementia, but a high-stress environment can also cause forgetfulness. Certain drugs can also be implicated in this development, as well as abusive psychoactive drugs, including alcohol. If you are worried, you should see your physician.
Mounir Clinton Meslioui
General Practitioner
transitory memory disorder, ca frequency increases with age, sex, the antecedent of medication, traumatic cranial, brain tumor, sometimes hereditary its frequent, epilepsy ... it is necessary To begin by making an electroencephalogram ... and tests of the memory ... you can contact me for the memory test (score)
Henny Sekhukhune
General Practitioner
Thank you for your question.
Forgetfulness is not normal. It may be due to a number of causes, either temporary or permanent.
Causes:
1. Emotional disorders - depression, anxiety, stress, sleep deprivation
2. Medical conditions - thyroid disease, brain tumors, concussion, head injuries, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia, Vitamin B12 deficiency
3. Medications - side effects of certain medications, or over-dosage may result in forgetfulness
4. Lifestyle habits - excessive alcohol intake and or smoking
5. Aging - not all people of advanced age will go through this though
Some of these causes can be reversed or managed to improve memory, for instance, emotional disorders, lifestyle habits, medications and some medical conditions. I advise you to consult your doctor as soon as possible to discuss the possible causes of your persistent forgetfulness.
Kind regards,
H. Sekhukhune, MD
Forgetfulness is not normal. It may be due to a number of causes, either temporary or permanent.
Causes:
1. Emotional disorders - depression, anxiety, stress, sleep deprivation
2. Medical conditions - thyroid disease, brain tumors, concussion, head injuries, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia, Vitamin B12 deficiency
3. Medications - side effects of certain medications, or over-dosage may result in forgetfulness
4. Lifestyle habits - excessive alcohol intake and or smoking
5. Aging - not all people of advanced age will go through this though
Some of these causes can be reversed or managed to improve memory, for instance, emotional disorders, lifestyle habits, medications and some medical conditions. I advise you to consult your doctor as soon as possible to discuss the possible causes of your persistent forgetfulness.
Kind regards,
H. Sekhukhune, MD
After child birth, it is quite common to have forgetfulness. It is also a process of aging and there are a few methods you can improve this. Do take focus in whatever you do. Practice remembering if you can. Do simple mathematics equation. All the above helps. Gingko Biloba supplements may help, but you need to check your blood pressure before starting that.
