Brain fog: Memory and concentration problems
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Brain fog is a symptom in which various disorders and environmental factors cause problems with memory and concentration. With brain fog, the patient has the feeling that the processes of thinking, understanding and remembering are not functioning properly. Forgetfulness, confusion and difficulty concentrating are some of the consequences of brain fog. Many strategies help reduce the effects of memory loss or ease concentration problems, such as making lists, sticking to routines, and explaining to friends and family how they can help. The prognosis is usually good, but brain fog is also present for a long time in some chronic conditions. Thanks to the coping mechanisms, it is possible to learn how to deal with this as well as possible.
Brain fog versus dementia
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Brain fog is not the same as dementia
Disorders and problems with memory concentration
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Chronic fatigue syndrome patients are severely fatigued / Source: Unsplash, Pixabay Chronic fatigue syndrome Brain fog is also a symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, resulting in severe fatigue and mental distress. Up to 85% of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome have some form of brain fog, including problems focusing, forgetting words, and confusion. Depression and anxiety
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Environmental factors and brain fog
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Brain fog may be the result of lifestyle factors. Modern life and a busy schedule mean that the brain is constantly under pressure and does not get enough rest to function optimally. Also medicines
Forecast
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Brain fog associated with stress, poor diet, or sleep deprivation improves if the patient has addressed these problems. If problems with brain function are a symptom of a medical condition, brain fog improves once the condition is diagnosed and treated. In some cases brain fog is chronic in nature, for example due to multiple sclerosis.
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Brain fog associated with stress, poor diet or sleep deprivation improves if the patient has addressed these problems. If problems with brain function are a symptom of a medical condition, brain fog improves once the condition is diagnosed and treated. In some cases brain fog is chronic in nature, for example due to multiple sclerosis.