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- Short-term memory loss: Introduction
- Causes (7 conditions)
- Misdiagnosis
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Short-term memory loss: Introduction
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 7 causes of Short-term memory loss, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Short-term memory loss
- Atlantic mussel food poisoning - 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
- more causes...»
See all 7 causes of Short-term memory loss
Short-term memory loss: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Short-term memory loss, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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- Short-term memory loss and Alzheimer's-like symptoms (7 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Dementia (7 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Forgetfulness (7 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Memory symptoms (7 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Vomiting (6 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Muscle symptoms (6 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Nerve symptoms (6 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Pain (6 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Sensations (6 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Weakness (5 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Digestive symptoms (5 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Head symptoms (5 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Muscle spasms (5 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Seizures (5 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Behavioral symptoms (5 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Fatigue (5 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Mental problems (5 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Personality symptoms (5 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Confusion (4 causes)
- Short-term memory loss and Diarrhea (4 causes)
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See full list of 433 Symptom Checker combinations related to Short-term memory loss
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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- Forgetfulness (295 causes)
- Alzheimer's-like symptoms (30 causes)
- Memory symptoms (297 causes)
- Dementia (375 causes)
- Behavioral symptoms (3944 causes)
- Mental problems (2688 causes)
- Personality symptoms (3457 causes)
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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 (295 causes)
- Alzheimer-like symptoms
- Memory symptoms (297 causes)
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Diagnostic Guides for Short-term memory loss
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Short-term memory loss: Medical Mistakes
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Short-term memory loss: Undiagnosed Conditions
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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...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 ...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...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 years, and Parkinsons-like...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 ...read more »
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Short-term memory loss: Related Rare Diseases
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Stories from Users for Short-term memory loss
Real-life user stories relating to Short-term memory loss:
- I'm 20 years old, my short-term memory is terrible!!!
- Short Memory Issues/Memorization 10 year old
- i cant deal with my short memory
- short-term memory loss/sudden vision changes
- 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
- Corgard
- more causes...»
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
- Janimine and Baclofen interaction
- Novo-Pramine and Baclofen interaction
- more interactions...»
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:
- Atlantic mussel food poisoning - 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
- more causes...»
See full list of 7 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 7 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
- 6 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 7 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 (226 causes), Alzheimer's-like symptoms (21 causes), Memory symptoms (274 causes), Dementia (176 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3876 causes), Mental problems (2593 causes), Personality symptoms (3350 causes)
Symptoms related to Short-term memory loss:
Forgetfulness (226 causes), Alzheimer-like symptoms, Memory symptoms (274 causes)
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Medical News summaries about Short-term memory loss
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News Archives for Short-term memory loss
Medical news articles related to Short-term memory loss include:
- Meditation May Boost Short-Term Visual Memory
- Short-Term Air Pollution Exposure May Damage DNA
- Post-Knee Replacement Physio Helps in Short Term
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Short-term memory loss
Medical research papers related to Short-term memory loss include:
- In patients with Korsakoff syndrome, will deterioration in memory and cognitive function continue after they give up alcohol?
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- Amnesic shellfish poisoning
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