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Why am I unable to remember things?
Question
I am a 25 years old male unable to store multiple thoughts / ideas. I am getting confused and unable to do my work. Two years back, I met with a minor accident but I suppose the left part of my brain got injured when my head hit the road. Since then I need to depend on my cell phone reminders to remember things. Is it a symptom of amnesia?
Expert Answer
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Dr Sameer MalhotraMar 24, 2011
Head, Division of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy,
Fortis Hospital,
New Delhi
Fortis Hospital,
New Delhi
You have reported feeling forgetful and also having some problems in registration of incidents, following an accident. I suggest a detailed neuro-psychiatric evaluation. There are times when even anxiety or depressive symptoms can affect the concentration and registration aspects of memory. I also suggest a Blood thyroid and Blood Vit B12 evaluation. It is difficult to comment on without a proper psychiatric evaluation. Based on a detailed evaluation, other tests (incl. radiological, if felt needful) can be recommended. I also suggest that you try to keep a handy diary for reference, to avoid confusion in multitasking. Wishing you the best of health.
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