My memory is no more my age 40 year I forget everything. I can't save anything in my memory. What I do tell me please.

Question

Loss of memory is a normal process --when we are getting older. But -- it will be usually more evident after 60 years ---as part of old age changes --the speed of loss of memory increases - in addition certain medications or combination of medicines cause forgetfulness. Vitamins and minera; s deficiency especially that of vitamin b12 and iodine ; hypothyroidism ; certain diseases and trauma of brain, emotional disorders; alcoholism and intake of drugs ; some food factors ; pesticides; fungicides ; preservatives and other type of adulterants ; constant sleep deprivation ; post- surgical ; presently post-covid ; cancer treatment ; chemotherapy ; radiation ; bone marrow transplant ; lack of oxygen to brain ; certain type of seizures ; alzheimer's disease are some of the reasons of memory loss. Consult neurologist --if memory loss affects your daily life or- if it is accompanied by other symptoms. Many causes of loss of memory, as detailed above, are treatable and curable ,if diagnosed early. If not, the damage will progress and relief will become difficult.

Krishnan Nair M P · Accepted Answer

Loss of memory is a normal process --when we are getting older. But -- it will be usually more evident after 60 years ---as part of old age changes --the speed of loss of memory increases - in addition certain medications or combination of medicines cause forgetfulness. Vitamins and minera; s deficiency especially that of vitamin b12 and iodine ; hypothyroidism ; certain diseases and trauma of brain, emotional disorders; alcoholism and intake of drugs ; some food factors ; pesticides; fungicides ; preservatives and other type of adulterants ; constant sleep deprivation ; post- surgical ; presently post-covid ; cancer treatment ; chemotherapy ; radiation ; bone marrow transplant ; lack of oxygen to brain ; certain type of seizures ; alzheimer's disease are some of the reasons of memory loss. Consult neurologist --if memory loss affects your daily life or- if it is accompanied by other symptoms. Many causes of loss of memory, as detailed above, are treatable and curable ,if diagnosed early. If not, the damage will progress and relief will become difficult.