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How Can Short Term Memory Loss Be Treated?

My son had OVER DOSED ON AUG 26 HE HAD HEART FAILURE AND IS WEARING A DEFIBULAR VEST HIS SHORT TERM MEMORY IS NOT GOOD WHAT DO I DO ABOUT THIS IM LOOKING FOR A DR HE IS GOING TO A HEART DR FOR HIS HEART THIS WEEK THE CATSCAN SHOWED EVERYTHING OK WHEN IN HOSPITAL HE IS IN A REHAB AS OF TO DAY
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In my opinion, he needs a complete assessment of memory functions as essential thyroid functions serum B12 levels and blood sugar levels are important to know that what substances/drugs one is using.

In his case, using alcohol, B complex preparations would be useful. Cognitive testing and cognitive rehabilitation are useful brain stimulation exercises.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Gayathri
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How Can Short Term Memory Loss Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion, he needs a complete assessment of memory functions as essential thyroid functions serum B12 levels and blood sugar levels are important to know that what substances/drugs one is using. In his case, using alcohol, B complex preparations would be useful. Cognitive testing and cognitive rehabilitation are useful brain stimulation exercises. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gayathri