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How Do Doctors Accurately Diagnose Memory Loss?

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Memory loss and memory lapses, whether short-term or long-term, can be very frustrating for those of us that deal with it. But if you are finding that your memory loss is becoming more permanent than temporary, and is getting progressively worse, it’s time to see a doctor for some neurological exams in order to find out what is going on. By catching neurological disorders in the early stages, you can get the treatment you need in order to improve your conditions dramatically. Early diagnosis can result in a more fulfilling quality of life.

In order to accurately diagnose your memory loss issues, doctors will probably perform a variety of neurological exams. These exams, which test your cognitive abilities, memory recall, and look for nerve damage in the brain, will help a doctor determine what is causing your memory loss and any memory lapses that may be occurring.

First, a doctor may perform some simple tests in order to get an idea of where the memory loss issues seem to be appearing. By performing a Mini-mental Status Examination (MMSE) or an Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS), a doctor can test you on common knowledge recall, long-term memory storage, and other issues that can be diagnosed immediately without using more high-tech, expensive options.

When there is still confusion as to the reasoning for the memory loss, doctors will turn towards technology to assist them in the diagnosis. A doctor may order to have a CAT scan or an MRI performed in order to watch how the brain is functioning while trying to recall memory or perform memorized tasks. This is generally the most thorough way of determining the causes for mental illnesses.

Doctors may use a variety of tests in order to determine the reasoning behind any memory loss, long-term or short-term, that you may be experiencing. These neurological tests can help assist doctors in gathering the information to make an accurate diagnosis.

13 years ago
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