My friend was diagnosed with this when she began acting strange one day. She would seem to be normal, but later wouldn't be aware of any conversation or actions just before. Never passed out, kept operating as usual w/memory lapses throughout the day. The doctor said it was a one time thing and could last an hour or days. Hers lasted a whole day. Has anyone else ever had this... or heard of this?
2007-01-14 05:25:41 · 1 answers · asked by Joyful Noise 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Well the problem may be that it is spelled transient but thats ok. I looked it up for you because this is a much clearer explanation than I could have given you.
Transient global amnesia (TGA) is sudden, short-term memory loss during which a person is unable to learn new information. During an episode, you remain alert and have no other signs or symptoms, such as numbness or weakness. You may repeat the same question over and over, such as "What time is it?" or "Where are we going?" You know who you are and can recognize family members. You may even perform complex tasks, such as driving a car.
Attacks of TGA begin and end abruptly. They usually last from three to six hours — rarely longer than 12 hours. These attacks may recur in some people. They often occur after strenuous physical activity. The cause isn't clear. But they're probably due to temporary malfunction of the temporal lobe, the part of the brain that controls memory.
Transient global amnesia isn't associated with an increased risk of stroke — unlike a transient ischemic attack, which is also referred to as a ministroke. It's important to differentiate transient global amnesia from other conditions such as seizures or drug intoxication, which also may be associated with disorientation and amnesia.
Hope this helps!! :)
2007-01-14 06:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous_alwyz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋