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What Causes Memory Loss And Eye Itching?

Hi, doctor, i have this problem of memory lost, i hardly recall things,and am always outside minded and withdrawn.I do recall then with my eyes close but eye itching and sleep have taken over. When ever i close my eyes to recall it is sleep that would come.The eye itches always and its red.My brain seems to be covered with sleep. I can sleep for 18 hrs a day.I also found out that my mouth sometimes is filled with sliver and mucus making me dizzy, my joints seems to give. I do need help, am a student. Thank you. Isha.
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Hello Isha!

Welcome on HCM!

First, I would like to have some more information on you:

- How old are you?
- Do you suffer from any other disorders like hypertension or diabetes?
- Have you ever suffered from depression?

You should know that memory loss and lack of sleep can be related to different disorders like Dementia, Alzheimer, Depression, Thyroid dysfunction, Vascular Dementia, Vitamin deficiency,etc..

For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some cognitive. A brain MRI is necessary to exclude possible brain atrophy.
Some other tests may be needed (thyroid hormone levels, blood lipid profile, vitamin E levels, Vitamin B12 levels, complete blood count, etc.).

If all these tests result normal, I would recommend consulting with a psychiatrist to exclude depression or anxiety, which can lead to insomnia and lack of concentration, mimicking dementia symptoms.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida
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What Causes Memory Loss And Eye Itching?

Hello Isha! Welcome on HCM! First, I would like to have some more information on you: - How old are you? - Do you suffer from any other disorders like hypertension or diabetes? - Have you ever suffered from depression? You should know that memory loss and lack of sleep can be related to different disorders like Dementia, Alzheimer, Depression, Thyroid dysfunction, Vascular Dementia, Vitamin deficiency,etc.. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some cognitive. A brain MRI is necessary to exclude possible brain atrophy. Some other tests may be needed (thyroid hormone levels, blood lipid profile, vitamin E levels, Vitamin B12 levels, complete blood count, etc.). If all these tests result normal, I would recommend consulting with a psychiatrist to exclude depression or anxiety, which can lead to insomnia and lack of concentration, mimicking dementia symptoms. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida