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What Causes Short Term Memory Loss?
I was in a car accident and the air bag did not deploy. I hit my head on the steering wheel (I believe, I dont know for sure what I hit my head on because I was unconsious) my forehead swelled up huge then eventually I got black eyes and the swelling and black eyes went away. I stopped getting dizzy. I still forget some words... but I have an indentation on my forehead. Is this interfering with the function of my brain? my short term memory and my inability to recall information?
Mon, 18 May 2015
Hello dear
Your narration seems to be related to post concussional memory impairment. Usually this problem presents with anterograde or retrograde amnesia. Problems in learning and retaining new information occurs. But good part is that it last for short duration and improvement in memory occurs in few days.
You should be under follow up of a neurosurgeon for proper treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Your narration seems to be related to post concussional memory impairment. Usually this problem presents with anterograde or retrograde amnesia. Problems in learning and retaining new information occurs. But good part is that it last for short duration and improvement in memory occurs in few days.
You should be under follow up of a neurosurgeon for proper treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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