What Causes Short Term Memory Loss?
It is very easy to put short term memory loss down to old age. And say that it is but natural to start forgetting things as you age. However, while this may be true, there are several other causes of short term memory loss that should not be ignored as they could be signalling to more complex problems.
What are some of these more complex matters?
Alzheimer’s disease
As our population ages the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia become more and more prevalent.Anyone who has lost a loved one to Alzheimer’s understands that this cause of short term memory loss is something not to be taken lightly. Coupled with dementia, this disease is the subject of a lot of research and although no real cure has been found for it, nipping it in the bud or at least diagnosing it correctly in the preliminary stages is crucial.
Blood Sugar
Our modern fast lifestyle leads many of to skip meals during the day forcing us to have a large meal at night. People that starve themselves often have very instable blood sugar levels. Low blood sugar can lead the brain to get sleepy and groggy this can then become one of the causes of short term memory loss. This is why doctors often recommend that patients who want to improve their memory have six small meals in a day as opposed to three large ones so as to keep blood sugar levels steady.
Hormonal Havoc
Again as a part of the aging process, hormonal imbalance is often a cause of short term memory loss as menopause sets in and estrogen levels start to dwindle. Although hormone replacement therapies and other such treatments and preventions have become common today, this is certainly a factor worth looking into when figuring out causes of memory loss.
Depression Medications and Drinking
As we all know the pressures of living today is a major cause of depression and short term memory loss. People who are depressed and are consequently taking medication often cannot remember things clearly because of the side effects of the drugs. Another area of change is apart from medical drugs, recreational drug abuse of excessive alcohol consumption is known to be amongst the causes of short term memory loss.
Natural Treatments
It is important for your doctor to diagnose your condition and isolate the causes of your short term memory loss. He may recommend drugs, mental exercises, a more healthy lifestyle or some natural, herbal supplements.
Although the results have not been very conclusive, some studies have shown that ginkgo biloba and anti-oxidants to help prevent brain cell damage and to restore mental memory function has been successful. Some like to try out the herbal supplements, some prefer a more pharmaceutical approach whereas some just like the old fashioned route of healthy eating and exercise. Ask your doctor which is best for your case.
As they say “If you don’t use it you will lose it”, it is therefore very important to keep your mind and body active ensuring good blood circulation. Don’t sucome to the trappings of the modern sedentary lifestyle be active in both body and mind.
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