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What Could Cause Sudden Memory Loss, Disorientation, And Confusion In A Middle Aged Woman?
Since yesterday afternoon, my mom suddenly couldn’t recognize ours own house that she stand in it. She couldn’t answear or understand my question as if i’m speaking to her in a different language. Later on she has no idea what happended and say she couldn’t remember anything. Today, she couldn’t remember or recognize some of ours neighbors. When i asked what time it is, she said 8:15 am even tho it’s 8:50. My brother is bringing her to the hospital right now and i’m honeslty worried. Please tell me what’s going on with her and why can’t she remember anything. Is this going to get worst? Please i need help
Mon, 4 Nov 2024
Hello,
Sudden memory loss commonly occurs due to imbalance in sodium-potassium level due to lack of proper nutrition or dehydration. However, it may be caused due to underlying medical condition that is not diagnosed like dementia or Alzheimer's disease. It can also occur due to fatigue, stress (emotional or physical), lack of sleep, side effects of certain medications being taken.
Sudden memory loss is treatable. You are advised to get your mother hospitalized and clinically examined and evaluated by a GP. She will be ordered required blood tests to be done along with imaging tests if needed so that the treatment can be started at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Sudden memory loss commonly occurs due to imbalance in sodium-potassium level due to lack of proper nutrition or dehydration. However, it may be caused due to underlying medical condition that is not diagnosed like dementia or Alzheimer's disease. It can also occur due to fatigue, stress (emotional or physical), lack of sleep, side effects of certain medications being taken.
Sudden memory loss is treatable. You are advised to get your mother hospitalized and clinically examined and evaluated by a GP. She will be ordered required blood tests to be done along with imaging tests if needed so that the treatment can be started at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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