Amnesia
Amnesia
Amnesia (/æmˈniːʒə/) is a form of memory loss that is usually temporary and affecting short term memory. Common causes of amnesia include trauma and disease.
Etymology
The term "amnesia" comes from the Ancient Greek word "ἀμνησία" (amnēsía) which means "forgetfulness".
Types of Amnesia
There are several types of amnesia, including:
- Anterograde amnesia - This is the inability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia.
- Retrograde amnesia - This is the loss of memory-access to events that occurred, or information that was learned, before an injury or the onset of a disease.
- Transient global amnesia - This is a very rare form of amnesia that causes sudden temporary loss of all memory.
- Post-traumatic amnesia - This is generally due to a head injury (example: a fall, a knock on the head).
Causes
Amnesia can be caused by a variety of factors including:
- Brain damage due to disease or injury
- Psychological trauma
- The use of certain drugs such as benzodiazepines or alcohol.
Treatment
Treatment for amnesia focuses on techniques and strategies to help make up for the memory problem. This may involve the use of cognitive therapy or medication.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amnesia
- Wikipedia's article - Amnesia
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