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What Causes Short Term Memory Loss After Knee Replacement Surgeries?

I have had two knee replacements, two rotator cuff repairs, 1 back surgery within last 15 years. I am 77 years old and currently experiencing more short term memory issues that I feel is normal. Could this be a result of the anesthesia from all of those surgeries? I have also taken otc and prescription sleem meds for some time. About ten years of that was Ambien. Any Ideas?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Memory symptom like forgetfulness with short term spell is not due to anesthetic agent but it is due to the age, multiple drug in this age may be the cause of short term memory loss, exercise is the best option to come out of this condition, balance diet, leafy vegetable , enough of sleep will help a lot.

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What Causes Short Term Memory Loss After Knee Replacement Surgeries?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Memory symptom like forgetfulness with short term spell is not due to anesthetic agent but it is due to the age, multiple drug in this age may be the cause of short term memory loss, exercise is the best option to come out of this condition, balance diet, leafy vegetable , enough of sleep will help a lot. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.