Forgetfulness

(Absent-mindedness, Amnesia, Fuzzy thinking, Lapses, Memory loss, Mind blanking, Scatterbrained, Senility, Short-term memory loss, Unfocused)

Forgetfulness is a common symptom of aging and can manifest in difficulty remembering recent events, names, words, and places. It can develop gradually over time, or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. It can range from mild to severe, and can affect daily activities. It can be accompanied by other symptoms, such as confusion and difficulty concentrating.

37 diseases may cause the symptom forgetfulness

Age: 1 to 100

Equally Common in Men and Women

Diseases, which may be a consequence of the symptom forgetfulness

(S06) Intracranial injury

(Черепно-мозговая травма)

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Low RiskAge: any ageEqually Common in Men and Women

(F71) Moderate mental retardation

(Малоумие, Олигофрения, Нерезко выраженная имбецильность)

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Low RiskAge: 0 to 89Equally Common in Men and Women

(F44) Dissociative [conversion] disorders

(Конверсионная истерия, Истерический невроз )

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Low RiskAge: any ageEqually Common in Men and Women

(I63) Cerebral infarction

(Апоплексический удар, Острое нарушение мозгового кровообращения, Кровоизлияние в мозг)

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High RiskAge: 20 to 100Equally Common in Men and Women

(D50) Iron deficiency anaemia

(Малокровие)

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Low RiskAge: any ageEqually Common in Men and Women

(F72) Severe mental retardation

(Малоумие, Выраженная имбецильность)

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Low RiskAge: 0 to 94Equally Common in Men and Women

Main Symptoms Forgetfulness