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What Causes Loss Of Memory And Concentration?
I have been having trouble with memory and also when I read I see different from what it actually says. It is usually close. After focusing I realize it was not right. I thought I saw on the cabIe guide Shania Twain was on but after my husband looked it did not say that at all. I just turned 60 years old.
Fri, 20 Mar 2015
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I am Dr. Arianisa
Thanks for your question on HCM
Everybody forgets things from time to time. The things that you tend to forget easily are things that you feel do not matter as much. The things that you tend to remember most easily are the things that are important to you - for example, a special birthday. However, some people just seem to have a better memory than others, and some people are more forgetful than others.
There are certain situations that can affect your memory and make you become more forgetful than you normally are.
They can include the following:
1.Poor concentration.
If your concentration is poor then you do not notice things as much, and do not retain things as much as you would normally. Poor concentration can be a result of simply being bored or tired. However, it can also be a symptom of depression and anxiety.
2.Depression.
As well as poor concentration, some people with depression also have slowed thinking. This can cause memory problems until the depression clears. Do tell a doctor if you think that you are depressed, as treatment often works well
3.Physical illness
For example, an underactive thyroid can slow down your body's functions, including brain, and can make you more forgetful
4.Medicines
Certain medicines can cause confusion and memory problems in some people.
I suggest you to talk to a neurologist ,to evaluate all things
Hope this information is helpful to you
Best regards
I am Dr. Arianisa
Thanks for your question on HCM
Everybody forgets things from time to time. The things that you tend to forget easily are things that you feel do not matter as much. The things that you tend to remember most easily are the things that are important to you - for example, a special birthday. However, some people just seem to have a better memory than others, and some people are more forgetful than others.
There are certain situations that can affect your memory and make you become more forgetful than you normally are.
They can include the following:
1.Poor concentration.
If your concentration is poor then you do not notice things as much, and do not retain things as much as you would normally. Poor concentration can be a result of simply being bored or tired. However, it can also be a symptom of depression and anxiety.
2.Depression.
As well as poor concentration, some people with depression also have slowed thinking. This can cause memory problems until the depression clears. Do tell a doctor if you think that you are depressed, as treatment often works well
3.Physical illness
For example, an underactive thyroid can slow down your body's functions, including brain, and can make you more forgetful
4.Medicines
Certain medicines can cause confusion and memory problems in some people.
I suggest you to talk to a neurologist ,to evaluate all things
Hope this information is helpful to you
Best regards
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