Amnesia, otherwise called an amnestic syndrome, is a type of memory loss, where the person loses memories of facts, experiences, and information. It is characterized by difficulty in learning new information and past events, called anterograde and retrograde amnesia. Amnesia results from any disease or injury affecting the brain.
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Can head injury affect a person's intelligence?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a bike accident. Is it possible to lose one's intelligence or intelligence quotient (IQ) from a head injury? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear this. The short answer to your question is that yes. Memory, recall, attention span can all be negatively affected after a head injury. This is dependent on multiple factors like age, associated illness, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance ... Read Full »
What are the practical tips to improve memory and concentration?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. I have been noticing instances where compared to my regular memories, I find it difficult to remember names, appointments, or specifics of recent conversations. I have also noticed a decline in my ability for continuous concentration, which has affected my pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your description, it sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of forgetfulness and decreased focus, which could be related to various factors such as stress, anxiety, sleep depriva... Read Full »
My son abuses drugs. Is it the cause for his blackouts?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 23 year old son. He admits to current marijuana use once or twice a week. He admits to a variety of drugs including cocaine, meth, heroin, LSD in the past year. His ex-mother in law says he currently uses cocaine and meth. He denies current drug use beyond pot. He says he has ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What we are dealing with here is a transient global amnesia (TGA). During these episodes, there is a temporary memory loss of recent events with preserved social and cognitive skills. The person typically does not remember the events of the ... Read Full »
I am unable to recall and memories until the age of 13. Is this dissociative amnesia?
Query: Hello doctor, I believe I have dissociative amnesia. I am unable to recall memories until the age of 13. Every now and then I remember a spotty memory but it is never concrete and when I do remember something, in my mind it seems like a dream instead of a clear memory. What could I do with this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Memory is the most surprising thing. You remember some events so vividly while others wash out as if they never happened. The retention of things depends on our concentration and attention at that particular time, and the wish to remember it. We all forget most of our ... Read Full »
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