Terms Related to Memory Loss :
Amnesia; Forgetfulness; Long-Term Memory Loss; Loss of Memory; Short-Term Memory Loss; Sudden Memory Loss; Temporal Memory Loss.

Symptoms & Signs
Memory simply means the ability of our brain to store, retain, and subsequently recall information. A mild decay in memory is a biologic process that occurs with age and generally does not affect our daily functions or general progress. But when memory loss reaches at

an abnormal stage it starts affecting ones day to day life. In medical terms this state is known as Amnesia. Memory loss can be caused due to various reason like aging, traumas or injuries, certain medical conditions , etc. Depending on the cause memory loss may be permanent or temporary. It may be limited to the inability to recall recent events, events from the distant past, or a combination of both. The types of amnesia are Transient global amnesia, in which patient faces temporary but complete loss of all memory. Anterograde amnesia occurs due to some trauma or injury. In this type the person loss his ability to remember recent events but recollection of events in the distant past remain unaltered. Thus different types of amnesia happened due to different causes and affect various parts of memory. The treatment also depends on the causes and symptoms.