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Symptom: Short-term memory loss
- Introduction: Short-term memory loss
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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
See all 6 causes of Short-term memory loss
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
Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Short-term memory loss from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Short-term memory loss. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Short-term memory loss
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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 »
Read more about Misdiagnosis and Short-term memory loss
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
Videos for Short-term memory loss
Speaking up for Alzheimer's
The father of television personality Linda Dano experienced years of mental deterioration before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Hear...
Memory and Alzheimer's
People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease know that they will have trouble remembering things. But there are a variety of techniques that can...
Life with Alzheimer's Disease
Allen Willner was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease early in the disease process. With medication and the care of his wife, he's slowing the...
Treating Alzheimer's Early
People with early Alzheimer's disease know that the condition gets progressively worse over time. Learn how some medications help to stabilize...
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
See full list of 6 causes of Short-term memory loss
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.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 6
causes of Short-term memory loss
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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Conditions listing complications: Short-term memory loss:
The following list of conditions have 'Short-term memory loss' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. 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:
Classifications of Short-term memory loss:
Medical Conditions associated with Short-term memory loss:
Forgetfulness (122 causes), Alzheimer's-like symptoms (16 causes), Memory symptoms (157 causes), Dementia (153 causes), Behavioral symptoms (2729 causes), Mental problems (1922 causes), Personality symptoms (2444 causes)
Symptoms related to Short-term memory loss:
Forgetfulness (122 causes), Alzheimer-like symptoms, Memory symptoms (157 causes)
Short-term memory loss as a disease:
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