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This Morning Just Before Noon, My Husband XXXXXXX 72 Years
Question: This morning just before noon, my husband XXXXXXX 72 years old healthy/active experienced memory loss--couldn't remember what day it was, that he'd driven our church's truck to the beach this morning, that we had our carpets cleaned yesterday, went to a big event last night, and are having a party next Saturday. It's an hour later and the memories have not come back. Should I take him to emergency as I fear he's had a stroke? He says he physically feels fine (and looks fine). Help, please. XXXXXXX Franz
Brief Answer:
It is advisable that he sees a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
I carefully read your query and here is my advice:
It is best that he sees a doctor. A main diagnosis to consider in this case and rule out is TIA (transient ischemic attacks) which as the name says they are small strokes that cause transient symptoms but they have high risk for repeat episodes and even strokes in the future. This is why he needs to be checked to make sure.
If the doctor checks him and all looks well then transient global amnesia may be considered which is a condition that causes loss of memory for recent events but the patient recognises family and friends (people). After this the patient totally regains memory and is fine.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
It is advisable that he sees a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
I carefully read your query and here is my advice:
It is best that he sees a doctor. A main diagnosis to consider in this case and rule out is TIA (transient ischemic attacks) which as the name says they are small strokes that cause transient symptoms but they have high risk for repeat episodes and even strokes in the future. This is why he needs to be checked to make sure.
If the doctor checks him and all looks well then transient global amnesia may be considered which is a condition that causes loss of memory for recent events but the patient recognises family and friends (people). After this the patient totally regains memory and is fine.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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