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Am I having forgetfulness because of Alzheimer?

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Published At March 5, 2019
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old, and I have experienced forgetfulness ever since I was in elementary. I usually ace my tests because I have a very short term memory, so cramming often makes do. But, I often tend to forget things when my body takes the so-called auto-pilot mode. During these times, I tend to do things with me, not really focusing on doing it because I was thinking of something else. I cannot really recall what exactly happened in a day when nothing special has occurred. I often forget where I put things, even when they are already in front of me, or in my hand. I seem to misplace habitually and it has pertrubed my parents. Now I am wandering if these are early symptoms of Alzheimer's. Please reply, and if you want to ask questions about me,feel free.

Answered by Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not related to dementia or Alzheimer. At your age, considering the description of your complaints, I would think about aconcentration disorder (attention disorder). This could be related to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a psychiatrist or psychologist to help determine the right cause. It is also important checking complete blood count for anemia and thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Aida Abaz Quka
Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

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