What Does Loss Of Memory With Normal MRI Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 17 Jan 2015

Question: Our son is 50 years old and having some serious memory problems. He had an MRI which was negative. What other tests should he have to diagnoise what is the cause of this worsening problem?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Details of tests are as under

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. First and most important thing in diagnosing a disease is detailed & extensive history. Investigations that may help in reaching a diagnoses of memory loss includes:
- Vit B12 or B1 levels
- Thyroid function tests
- Psychiatric evaluation for depression
- EEG to rule out epilepsy
- CT/MRI head

Do consult a neurologist as the tests list is very extensive. These are the most common ones. A neurologist will decide after carefully examining the patient that which test should be done on priority.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

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