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Can Vascular Disease Cause Memory Loss And Confusion?

58 year old male vascular disease. Is suddenly presenting as confused and memory loss.could there be a connection 3 years ago has major surgery for oral cancer, followed by radiotherapy, now eats very little and food has to be blended. Weight 6 st 11 lbs
History of being a Heavy drinker and smokes 20+ daily
posted on Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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early memory loss in your case may be due to vascular dementia. U have history of radiotherapy, vascular problems with strong history of addiction. All these factors escalate the deterioration. Better to consult a neurologist for proper investigation.

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Can Vascular Disease Cause Memory Loss And Confusion?

hi thanks for choosing healthcare magic early memory loss in your case may be due to vascular dementia. U have history of radiotherapy, vascular problems with strong history of addiction. All these factors escalate the deterioration. Better to consult a neurologist for proper investigation. Thanks