Many Kinds of Memory Loss

There’s more than one kind of memory loss. Depending on what other symptoms you may have, there are several different things that could be to blame. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) What is it: a rare disorder where fluid accumulates in the brain, pushing the brain against the skull What are the symptoms: memory loss/dementia, gait problems, balance problems, incontinence How is it treated: surgical insertion of a shunt to help release fluids Epilepsy Did you know: epilepsy is nearly eight times more common in adults over sixty than in any other age group What are the symptoms: gaps in memory, … Continue reading