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What Causes Poor Short Term Memory?

I have recently have had problems with my short term memory. Ex. I went to a movie yesterday and when I got home I couldn t remember what the movie was about or the name of the movie. Is there anything I can do about this? I am in my early 60 s. My twin sister doesn t have any memory problems. Louanne
Mon, 6 May 2019
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Hello,

Short term memory loss often occurs due to deficiency of certain vitamins & fatty acids.

Take Omega 3 fatty acids supplements or food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Take vitamin B12, Ginkgo biloba supplements.

Excessive alcohol intake, drug abuse, stress, anxiety or depression can trigger forgetfulness.

To avoid forgetfulness stay away from addictions, cut on alcohol intake, take adequate sleep, stay mentally active, socialize, switch to a healthy diet & lifestyle.

Visit ER, get physically examined, get thyroid problems treated at the earliest.

Get MRI, CT, EEG done. Get treated at the earliest.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Poor Short Term Memory?

Hello, Short term memory loss often occurs due to deficiency of certain vitamins & fatty acids. Take Omega 3 fatty acids supplements or food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Take vitamin B12, Ginkgo biloba supplements. Excessive alcohol intake, drug abuse, stress, anxiety or depression can trigger forgetfulness. To avoid forgetfulness stay away from addictions, cut on alcohol intake, take adequate sleep, stay mentally active, socialize, switch to a healthy diet & lifestyle. Visit ER, get physically examined, get thyroid problems treated at the earliest. Get MRI, CT, EEG done. Get treated at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician