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    Forgetfulness and Recent (short-term) memory loss

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms forgetfulness and recent (short-term) memory loss including Alzheimer's disease, Dementia with Lewy bodies, and Medication reaction or side-effect.

    There are 9 conditions associated with forgetfulness and recent (short-term) memory loss. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Alzheimer's disease

      Alzheimer's disease is type of dementia that causes memory loss, as well as thinking and behavior problems.

    • Dementia with Lewy bodies

      Dementia with Lewy bodies is a brain disorder that causes problems managing memory and movement.

    • Medication reaction or side-effect

      Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.

    • Normal age-related forgetfulness

      Age-related forgetfulness is the naturally occurs in many people after age 50.

    • Depression (Adult)

      Depression is a painful sadness that interferes with daily life and includes hopelessness, anxiety, and more.

    • Depression (Child and Adolescent)

      Depression is a painful sadness that interferes with a child's schoolwork, family life, and social activities.

    • Dementia in head injury

      Dementia resulting from a head injury may cause memory problems, difficulty speaking, and personality changes.

    • Concussion

      A concussion is an injury to the brain, and may cause confusion, drowsiness, memory loss and headache.

    • Intoxication

      Symptoms of intoxication include euphoria, slowed reaction time, dizziness, confusion, numbness, and more.

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