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What Causes Memory Problems After Getting Unexplained Seizures?

I had seizures in past but noone could diagnose my seizues I am fine now but from that time I have memory problems I never have a desire to remember the past nothing comes naturally I really care for my condition. Is this a memory problem or another disorder
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Memory is the function of a group of brain centers and this is known as a higher mental function. Seizures happen due to bursts of electric current within the brain. Any seizure patient must be investigated in detail. This includes full neurological clinical examination and psychological assessment. You need to take tests to evaluate your recent, short term and long term memories. Since you have said that the past cannot be recalled easily, it might be due to long term memory problems. You also need electroencephalography and functional MRI scan to know exactly which part of your brain is involved when asking questions on memory. These studies should be done in a research institute where facilities are available.
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What Causes Memory Problems After Getting Unexplained Seizures?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Memory is the function of a group of brain centers and this is known as a higher mental function. Seizures happen due to bursts of electric current within the brain. Any seizure patient must be investigated in detail. This includes full neurological clinical examination and psychological assessment. You need to take tests to evaluate your recent, short term and long term memories. Since you have said that the past cannot be recalled easily, it might be due to long term memory problems. You also need electroencephalography and functional MRI scan to know exactly which part of your brain is involved when asking questions on memory. These studies should be done in a research institute where facilities are available.