HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is It Concerning If There Is Loss Of Memory Suddenly?

I woke up this morning, did my normal routine and got my husband off to work. I took a shower and went about the rest of my routine. At some point (I don t know when) I got disoriented and confused. I called my husband because I didn t know where he was, where he worked, what day it was, if my daughter had school, or anything else. I sent texts to people and I don t remember doing it. I have a history of iron deficient anemia (been hospitalized numerous times), asthma, allergies, and when I was young I was diagnosed with neurofibromitosis type 2. I don t know if I should see a doctor or take it as no big deal like my mother says it is. I am very worried though; not just for me but my children as well.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

Causes of sudden loss of memory may be due to:
1. Drugs
2. Head trauma
3. Panic attacks or anxiety
4. B12 deficiency
5. Hypothyroidism.
6. Tia or stroke.
7. Excessive alcohol intake etc.

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Neurofibromatosis may not present like this unless brain involvement is there. Please check B12 levels, get it done MRI brain and consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is It Concerning If There Is Loss Of Memory Suddenly?

Hello, Causes of sudden loss of memory may be due to: 1. Drugs 2. Head trauma 3. Panic attacks or anxiety 4. B12 deficiency 5. Hypothyroidism. 6. Tia or stroke. 7. Excessive alcohol intake etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Neurofibromatosis may not present like this unless brain involvement is there. Please check B12 levels, get it done MRI brain and consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist