Symptom: Short-term memory loss

Introduction: Short-term memory loss

Short-term memory loss: A condition which is characterized by the loss of a persons short term memory. See free access online books about Short-term memory loss below. See detailed information below for a list of 6 causes of Short-term memory loss, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Short-term memory loss

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - short-term memory loss
• Dementia - short-term memory loss
• HHV-6 encephalitis - short-term memory loss
• HIV/AIDS - short-term memory loss
• Marijuana abuse - Short term memory loss

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Short-term memory loss: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Short-term memory loss, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Short-term memory loss and Alzheimer's-like symptoms (6 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Dementia (6 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Forgetfulness (6 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Memory symptoms (6 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Behavioral symptoms (5 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Mental problems (5 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Muscle symptoms (5 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Nerve symptoms (5 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Pain (5 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Personality symptoms (5 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Sensations (5 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Digestive symptoms (4 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Fatigue (4 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Head symptoms (4 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Muscle spasms (4 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Muscle weakness (4 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Seizures (4 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Vomiting (4 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Weakness (4 causes)
• Short-term memory loss and Cognitive impairment (4 causes)

See full list of 297 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Short-term memory loss

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Forgetfulness (182 causes)
• Alzheimer's-like symptoms (18 causes)
• Memory symptoms (170 causes)
• Dementia (305 causes)
• Behavioral symptoms (2767 causes)
• Mental problems (1944 causes)
• Personality symptoms (2477 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Short-term memory loss

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Short-term memory loss:

• Forgetfulness (182 causes)
• Alzheimer-like symptoms
• Memory symptoms (170 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Short-term memory loss

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Misdiagnosis and Short-term memory loss

Alzheimer's disease over-diagnosed: The well-known disease of Alzheimer's disease is often over-diagnosed. Patients tend to assume that any memory loss or forgetulness symptom might be Alzheimer's, whereas there are many other less severe possibilities....read more »

Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions, such as a stroke or Alzheimer's disease, it can also occur from a...read more »

Tremor need not be Parkinson's disease: There is the tendency to believe that any tremor symptom, or shakiness, means Parkinson's disease. The reality is that there are various possibilities, such as benign essential tremor, which...read more »

Rare diseases misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease: A rare genetic disorder is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease for men in their 50's. The disease Fragile X disorder can show only mild symptoms in the early...read more »

Brain pressure condition often misdiagnosed as dementia: A condition that results from an excessive pressure of CSF within the brain is often misdiagnosed. It may be misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease or dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease). The...read more »

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Stories from Users for Short-term memory loss

Real-life user stories relating to Short-term memory loss:

• Short Memory Issues/Memorization 10 year old
• I'm 20 years old, my short-term memory is terrible!!!
• i cant deal with my short memory
• short term memory with fatigue

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Medications or substances causing Short-term memory loss:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Short-term memory loss as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Procyclidine
• Kemadrin
• Disipal
• Timolol
• Blocadren

See full list of 57 medications causing Short-term memory loss

Drug interactions causing Short-term memory loss:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Short-term memory loss as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Imipramine and Baclofen interaction
• Antipress and Baclofen interaction
• Apo-Imipiramine and Baclofen interaction
• Impril and Baclofen interaction
• Imprin and Baclofen interaction

See full list of 28 drug interactions causing Short-term memory loss

Detailed list of causes of Short-term memory loss

The list below shows some of the causes of Short-term memory loss mentioned in various sources:

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - short-term memory loss
• Dementia - short-term memory loss
• HHV-6 encephalitis - short-term memory loss
• HIV/AIDS - short-term memory loss
• Marijuana abuse - Short term memory loss

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How Common are these Causes of Short-term memory loss?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Short-term memory loss. Of the 6 causes of Short-term memory loss that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 0 causes are "very common" diseases
• 0 causes are "common" diseases
• 3 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 5 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Short-term memory loss:

The following list of conditions have 'Short-term memory loss' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Short-term memory loss Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Short-term memory loss based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: