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Forgetfulness

Forgetfulness or memory problems are often associated with conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's. But other common causes such as a lack of sleep, medications (antidepressants, anti-hypertensives), drinking too much alcohol, hypothyroidism, and depression can also result in forgetfulness but can be treated.

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After delivering a baby a month ago, I have been feeling very forgetful. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I gave birth a month ago, and I am feeling forgetful. It takes a very long time to think and recollect information from my brain. For example, if anyone asks me when I fed my baby last, I cannot trace the time. Kindly advise.  Read Full »


Dr. Parth Nagda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Many new mothers occasionally have this problem with confusion, foggy thoughts, and forgetfulness due to changes in hormone levels which have a calming feeling. It could also be due to inadequate sleep, repeated feedings at night, and disturbance with your sleep rhythm...  Read Full »

Due to stress and betrayal, I tend to forget things often. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I forget things quite often and have anxiety problems that lead to a change in behavior. I have never experienced such problems and my head aches a lot and I am suffering from anxiety. Please help as my behavior is changed a lot which affects people living with me. I have not got any ...  Read Full »


Dr. Parth Nagda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to ciliniq.com. You seem to have a mixed anxiety-depressive disorder, This is very common and about 10-15 percent of people have this problem. It is also very easily treatable. You will need to visit a psychiatrist and he will prescribe you SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibit...  Read Full »

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