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Causes of Sudden Memory Loss

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Memory loss can be frustrating, especially when it has a sudden onset. One of the main causes for memory loss and amnesia is, of course, a traumatic head injury, like a concussion.

These injuries can cause memory loss from either your long-term memory or your short-term memory. When your brain swells from a physical injury, it can cause temporary memory loss, and the memory can return after the swelling has subsided. This is not always the case though; some memory loss is permanent, so any kind of physical injury to the head should be checked out immediately.

For those who suffer from high cholesterol, statin drugs designed to help keep cholesterol at bay may actually cause sudden memory loss. This is typically a temporary memory loss and can be changed by using dietary nutritional intake to control cholesterol instead of statin drugs.

If you have an infection in the brain, you may experience sudden memory loss, as well. It is important that brain infections be caught early on to ensure return of memory and proper medical treatment.

Strokes and epilepsy can also cause sudden memory loss. Some strokes, though small, may go unnoticed, but if you are experiencing sudden memory loss, it is definitely a reason for concern. A doctor can run some neurological tests to determine the exact cause of your sudden memory loss.

Sudden memory loss should not be taken lightly, and you should consider medical treatment if you are experiencing such memory lapses. This can be concerning, but if treated properly, permanent damage can be avoided.

15 years ago
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