What Causes Short Term Memory Loss, Confusion And Forgetting Words?

Posted on Tue, 29 Mar 2016

Question: i am near 71 years of age . i have found that in the past two weeks, i have trouble remembering short term info.
or mixing numbers up. forgetting words , that are to be used in a sentence...
i still work , but yesterday, i was to set a wake up call for a guest , thought i set is right . but found out later the time was wrong..not good for guest.
what should i ask my doctor about when i see him. YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take drugs and get investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Memory impairment occurs with age as well as secondary to vitamin deficiency.
You need to get examined and evaluated by neurologist for dementia.

Some investigation may be required like vitamin B12, Thyroid profile, renal function test, blood sugar.

Take supplementation only if vitamin deficiency occurs.
For dementia some drugs like Donepizil, Memantine may be used after checking into your local physician as all these are prescription medicines only.

Can you please tell me what vitamin B supplementation or other drugs are already being taken by you?

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Further queries are most welcome.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee