×
Choose Speciality

EXPLORE!

LOGIN

eWellness: Common Causes of Forgetfulness

  794 Views

Dr KK Aggarwal    24 February 2021

  1. Lack of sleep is the most common cause. Very little restful sleep can cause alterations in mood and can lead to anxiety. This can contribute to memory impairment.
  2. Many drugs can affect memory, which include tranquilizers, antidepressants, blood pressure drugs and anti-allergic drugs.
  3. Low functioning thyroid can affect memory.
  4. Drinking too much alcohol can affect short-term memory.
  5. Stress and anxiety can lead to memory impairment. They can impact attention and hinder the formation of new memory or retrieval of old memories.
  6. Forgetfulness can be a sign of depression or a result of it.
  7. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also lead to memory impairment.

To comment on this article,
create a free account.

Sign Up to instantly get access to 10000+ Articles & 1000+ Cases

Already registered?

Login Now

Most Popular Articles

News and Updates

eMediNexus provides latest updates on medical news, medical case studies from India. In-depth medical case studies and research designed for doctors and healthcare professionals.