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What Causes Mental Confusion, And Short Term Memory Loss In A Hashimoto's Patient?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Question: i have hashimoto with neroglic systoms. herr latly im getting so confused on time, some days r better than others, but my short term memory is bad, mornings i get confused on if its day r not. nothing looks real?!
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:

Is your latest Thyroid tests normal?

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In view of these symptoms, you should confirm whether your latest thyroid function tests are normal or not, as thyroid dysfunction is one of the most frequent cause of such symptoms.

Further, other tests such as hemoglobin, blood sugar, calcium and serum electrolytes should be evaluated.

Memory loss is common in hypothyroidism and Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 levels may also be assessed.

Hope that helps.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Causes Mental Confusion, And Short Term Memory Loss In A Hashimoto's Patient?

Brief Answer: Is your latest Thyroid tests normal? Detailed Answer: Hi, In view of these symptoms, you should confirm whether your latest thyroid function tests are normal or not, as thyroid dysfunction is one of the most frequent cause of such symptoms. Further, other tests such as hemoglobin, blood sugar, calcium and serum electrolytes should be evaluated. Memory loss is common in hypothyroidism and Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 levels may also be assessed. Hope that helps. Regards, Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)