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  1. Also known as: amnesia
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    Inability to remember information.

    Common Causes

    Memory loss is not always related to an underlying condition. It may be caused by:

    • Stress
    • Fatigue
    • Medicine side effects
    • Excess use of alcohol and tobacco
    • Lack of sleep
    Related Conditions
    Sometimes memory loss may signify an underlying health condition. These conditions include:

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    โ€œMemory lossโ€ is a broad term for any issue with forming, storing or recalling memories. It can happen with acute conditions or it can be a long-term concern. Itโ€™s also more likely to happen with increasing age. Some causes are treatable, and there are steps you can take now to help yourself should you or a loved one experience it in the future.
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    Yes, for sure. Amnesia may be the result of brain injury or damage. Nevertheless, there is also the chance of transient global amnesia. In this situation, short-term memory is temporarily impaired. It often resolves after a few hours, and the patient has no lasting effects.
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    Stress, anxiety or depression can cause forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty concentrating and other symptoms that disrupt daily activities. Alcohol use disorder. Alcohol use disorder can seriously impair mental ability. Alcohol also can cause memory loss by interacting with medicines. Too little vitamin B-12 in the body.
    The first symptom most people think of is forgetfulness, but memory loss can also appear as: Memory loss can go by many names, including: Regardless of what it is called, memory loss that has an impact on your daily life needs to be evaluated to determine the severity and cause of the memory loss.
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