Diagnostic Tests for Forgetfulness

Diagnostic Test list for Forgetfulness:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Forgetfulness includes:

• Physical examination
  • Temperature
  • Neck stiffness may suggest meningitis or subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Full Neurological examination to look for focal neurological signs and papilledema
• Mini-mental state examination - if dementia is suspected test memory and cognitive function.
• Blood tests
  • Full blood count and ESR
  • Electrolytes, calcium, renal function tests
  • Blood sugar level
  • Liver function tests
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Blood cultures, if fever
  • Syphilis and HIV testing, if appropriate
  • Folic acid
  • B12 assay for deficiency which may suggest Subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord which in the late stages can cause cognitive impairment, memory loss and confusion
  • ANA antibody to detect lupus erythematosus
  • Lead levels, if suspected lead poisoning
• Urine tests
  • Urine microscopy and culture
  • Urine drug screen
• Radiological investigations
  • CT scan or MRI brain can detect many different causes of memory loss
• Spinal tap - may be required to diagnose multiple sclerosis, neurosyphilis, meningitis.
• EEG - may be helpful in demonstrating drug intoxication and epilepsy.
• IQ test

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