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==Medical Therapy== | ==Medical Therapy== | ||
Memory loss can't be treated unless it is caused by a reversible condition. The treatment is greatly dependent on the primary cause of the condition. When memory loss is a symptom of a more severe disease, it may be reversed as soon as the underlying condition is identified and cured. Memory loss due to aging cannot be cured, but the symptoms may be improved by | *Memory loss can't be treated unless it is caused by a reversible condition. | ||
*The treatment is greatly dependent on the primary cause of the condition. | |||
Family support plays an important role in treating memory loss. Family members are usually encouraged to take special orientation classes on how to cope with their sick relatives and how to help them improve their condition. | *When memory loss is a symptom of a more severe disease, it may be reversed as soon as the underlying condition is identified and cured. | ||
*Memory loss due to aging cannot be cured, but the symptoms may be improved by preventative measures. | |||
*Family support plays an important role in treating memory loss. | |||
*Family members are usually encouraged to take special orientation classes on how to cope with their sick relatives and how to help them improve their condition. | |||
*Dissociative Amnesia: | *Dissociative Amnesia: | ||
**[[Psychotherapy]]: [[Cognitive-behavioral therapy]], [[dialectic-behavior therapy]], relaxation techniques. | **[[Psychotherapy]]: [[Cognitive-behavioral therapy]], [[dialectic-behavior therapy]], relaxation techniques. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Treatment can be offered in cases of reversible conditions. If not, provision of supportive care can help to improve a patient's condition.
Medical Therapy
- Memory loss can't be treated unless it is caused by a reversible condition.
- The treatment is greatly dependent on the primary cause of the condition.
- When memory loss is a symptom of a more severe disease, it may be reversed as soon as the underlying condition is identified and cured.
- Memory loss due to aging cannot be cured, but the symptoms may be improved by preventative measures.
- Family support plays an important role in treating memory loss.
- Family members are usually encouraged to take special orientation classes on how to cope with their sick relatives and how to help them improve their condition.
- Dissociative Amnesia:
- Psychotherapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectic-behavior therapy, relaxation techniques.
- Medications: Antidepressants, anti-anxiety or antipsychotic drugs are used to treat the mental symptoms associated with dissociative amnesia.