Forgetting again and again, is there a brain fog somewhere!
The problem of forgetting small things over and over again is called brain fog. Although it is not a disease, it can be a symptom of some possible illness.
Not remembering one's own words or forgetting to keep things is a common problem. This also happens due to excessive stress, but it is called brain fog if you repeatedly fail small things. Its symptoms are also seen in many other possible diseases. For example, cancer and chemotherapy are given, menopause, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and brain fog can occur during pregnancy. Obesity, hormonal fluctuations, and abnormal menstruation can also cause brain fog.
The problem of brain fog due to excessive fatigue has been seen in people who have recovered from Kovid-19. According to research, about 28 percent of people who have recovered from Kovid have complained of brain fogging, fluctuating mood, fatigue, and loss of concentration.
What are the symptoms?
In the case of brain fog, there is a rapid change in the mood of the person. Constantly tired, irritability, lack of heart in any work, depression, lack of interest in favorite activities, constant headache, sleeplessness, and effect of medicines: Forgetting small things of some medication can also lead to brain problems. There may be fog. It can be seen in it.
The doctor can also detect it with a blood test. For example, abnormal blood sugar levels, improper functioning of the liver and kidneys, abnormal thyroid, infection, or lack of certain nutrients in the body also appear as brain fog.
Due to brain fog
- Lack of sleep
- Spending more time with screens • Problems affecting the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis
- Medical reasons. Diseases in which there is a possibility of swelling in the internal parts of the body or the level of sugar in the blood starts going up and down, due to them the condition of brain fog can be caused. For example, diabetes, hypothyroid, depression, Alzheimer's and anemia, etc. Cancer and chemotherapy • Chemotherapy is given in the treatment of cancer. Medicines given in depression or insomnia affect the ability to think and understand. Diet and Precautions
- Regularly include amino acids, vitamins A, B, C, and E, protein, and omega-three fatty acids in your diet. Do not drink caffeinated drinks in the afternoon.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Be sure to exercise regularly. • Be sure to take 15 minutes of sunlight every day.
Also, keep this in mind.
- The doctor may also recommend X-ray, MRI, CT scan, allergy test, or sleep study depending on the symptoms.
*In some exceptional cases, therapy with medicines is also helpful in dealing with this problem.
Different from dementia
Memory is also affected in other diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia, but brain fog is not a disease. It can be prevented by timely treatment, whereas problems like Alzheimer's and dementia are diseases of old age, which can be treated for life. One of the unique features of brain fog is that it is felt differently by different people. For example, some people also feel symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting.
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