Memory impairment
An impairment of memory as manifested by a reduced ability to remember things such as dates and names, and increased forgetfulness.
What is Memory impairment?
Memory impairment is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Memory impairment that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Memory impairment
The following conditions have been associated with Memory impairment. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
17q11 microdeletion syndrome
17q11 microdeletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is the most frequent and the most severe form of the acute hepatic porphyrias. It is charac...
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alzheimer Disease
A progressive neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia, causing memory loss and cognitive decline...
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Y is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia type 9A
Autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia type 9A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis
Bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy is a medical condition that may be ass...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Memory impairment is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.