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Short Term Memory Loss

my close realtive is having a problem of short term memory loss. for the time being he used to forget everything. frequency of occuring is fast. he is of 62 now suffering from even high blood pressure bt is under control now. can u please help me out in this.
Mon, 25 Apr 2011
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi seema;
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There may be some age related changes in brain like atrophic changes or mental stress that can cause loss of memory .So at age of 62 with hypertension it can happen.Please get the patient to examine by a neurophysician to find the cause of short term memory loss if require get investigated.Once the cause is known the treatment will be easier to do so please consult a doctor.
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Rajinder Bajoria's  Response
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It occurs in certain people,as BP is already controlled you need consultation from good physician or psychiatrist.He definitely need medical attention
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Short Term Memory Loss

Hi seema; welcome to HealthcareMagic There may be some age related changes in brain like atrophic changes or mental stress that can cause loss of memory .So at age of 62 with hypertension it can happen.Please get the patient to examine by a neurophysician to find the cause of short term memory loss if require get investigated.Once the cause is known the treatment will be easier to do so please consult a doctor. Thanks