Forgetfulness, cognitive impairment, and general impaired memory are the most common symptoms of memory loss in children. Depending on the cause of the memory loss, physical symptoms, such as nausea or fatigue, may accompany the loss of memory. Emotional symptoms, such as anxiety, may also accompany memory loss in children.
Children who experience memory loss often suffer from frequent confusion. The inability to retain information at an age-appropriate level is another common symptom. Some children who lose their memory, in extreme cases, may also experience temporary or permanent amnesia. Developmental delays can also occur in young children with memory loss.
Depression and anxiety often occur simultaneously with memory loss in children. These two issues can be symptoms as well as causes of the memory loss. An inability to concentrate, or to concentrate for long periods of time, may also occur. Tiredness and fatigue can be symptoms related to memory loss as well. Some children who suffer from memory loss also exhibit general or extreme irritability.
Impaired memory in children can accompany several digestive problems. Some children who suffer from memory loss may also experience a loss of appetite. Diarrhea and incontinence can occur in conjunction with memory loss as well.
Sensitivity to noise or light may occur along with memory loss in children. Kids who suffer from some type of head trauma, whether due to an accident or abuse, may cease to be interested in the types of things they typically enjoy, such as games, toys, or activities. Many children with head injuries who lose their memory also lose their sense of balance and may have trouble walking.
Memory loss in children can also follow the condition of a coma or concussion. These instances of memory loss in children may exist along with symptoms such as vomiting or nausea, slurred speech, and dizziness. Kids who have memory loss as a result from a concussion may also complain of headaches and ringing in the ears.
Seizures can be a symptom or a cause of memory loss in children. If type 2 diabetes is a cause of memory loss, children may exhibit a need to drink and urinate more frequently. They may develop obesity or weight loss, as well as blurry vision or increased appetites. Some children who have memory loss in conjunction with diabetes may also experience an increase in general poor health or infections, as well as patches of soft, dark skin known as acanthosis nigricans.
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pleonasm
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@indigomoth - I think that is good advice, but people also have to remember to trust their gut instinct when it comes to their child. If you think something is wrong, you should not take any chances. Just bring them into the doctor. Unfortunately, often childhood illness moves swiftly, and a symptom like memory loss is quite a dangerous one. Don't overreact to your kids if they are just being kids, but always trust your gut. If it says something is wrong, don't be embarrassed about insisting it be seen to. |
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indigomoth
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You have to be very careful if you suspect this in your child. Often kids will try to compensate for something they don't understand, so you might not realize what is going on right away. But, at the same time, if you are worried you can confuse them further. Kids aren't always articulate, but they can pick up on cues really easily. If you start giving them more attention because you're worried, they might play up to it. Or, if you frighten them, they might try to avoid the behavior that seemed to set you off. Either way, you should try to be as calm and consistent as you can, until you can figure out what is going on.
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