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Need Treatment For Loss Of Memory With Asthma And Collapsed Lung
I am 20 yrs old and I have been intubated twice for excerbation of asthma and collapsed lung. I have been left with a poor memory and find it difficult to follow instructions. I have been referred to the ICU neurology dept for help...but I am worried how much help they can give me?
Fri, 2 May 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and treatment details.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that your memory loss is non-progressive and would not worsen over time. On the other hand, there would be spontaneous improvement in memory over time.
As of now, you need a detailed evaluation by a neurologist and neuro-psychologist.
Brain exercises such as solving crossword puzzles and sudoku would help.
Medications such as piracetam would also help in improving the memory.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and treatment details.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that your memory loss is non-progressive and would not worsen over time. On the other hand, there would be spontaneous improvement in memory over time.
As of now, you need a detailed evaluation by a neurologist and neuro-psychologist.
Brain exercises such as solving crossword puzzles and sudoku would help.
Medications such as piracetam would also help in improving the memory.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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