Question 175 of 433
When should I see a doctor about my memory?
The short answer
When it is changing, when others notice, or when it affects daily tasks.
Warning signs include repeating questions, missing bills or appointments, trouble following a recipe or a conversation, getting lost on familiar routes, and changes in personality or judgment. Bring someone who knows you well. Assessment may include cognition, medications, hearing, B12, and thyroid. Finding a treatable contributor or identifying a progressive disorder can both change care.
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CLINICAL GUIDANCE — New or functionally important cognitive change warrants assessment.Evidence grade (draft mapping)GGuideline-based / consensusPart 12, Q175 · Part sources
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