Common "forgetfulness" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Forgetfulness

Forgetfulness or memory problems are often associated with conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's. But other common causes such as a lack of sleep, medications (antidepressants, anti-hypertensives), drinking too much alcohol, hypothyroidism, and depression can also result in forgetfulness but can be treated.

All forgetfulness Q&A

Does forgetfulness in a 7-year-old child indicate low dopamine levels?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem.

Answered By

Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.At your age, most of the memory-related problems are due to stress, or busy life schedule, or anxiety. You already mentioned about nervousness and inability to socialize.

Answered By

Dr. K. V. Anand

What is the reason behind a 75-year-old woman forgetting things and making sounds while sleeping?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother probably has Alzheimer's dementia, a type of neurodegenerative disease affecting old age person.

Answered By

Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

I feel I may have a neurodegenerative disease. How to determine it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, only based on these symptoms, it is difficult to say with certainty.

Answered By

Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

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