While such sudden, profound loss of memory is rare, memory loss is a problem that affects most people, to a degree. Whether it's occasional forgetfulness or loss of short-term memory that interferes with daily life, there are many causes of memory loss.
Can you just lose your memory?
Amnesia is when you suddenly can't remember things about yourself or your life. It can be caused by injury or damage to your brain. “Transient global amnesia” is a type of memory loss where you suddenly forget where you are or what's happened recently.
How do you lose your memory?
Causes of Memory Loss
- vitamin B-12 deficiency.
- sleep deprivation.
- use of alcohol or drugs and some prescription. medications.
- anesthesia from recent surgery.
- cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or bone marrow transplant.
- head injury or concussion.
- lack of oxygen to the brain.
- certain types of seizures.
