Amnesia

In simple terms, amnesia is memory loss.

Symptoms of Amnesia

The symptoms of amnesia depend on the cause, but generally include:

• Memory loss
• Confusion
• The disability to recognize familiar faces or places
• Once the person recovers, they typically have no memory of their amnesia episode.

Causes of amnesia

• Head injury
• Severe illness
• High fever
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Brain surgery.