Definition As the name suggests, transient global amnesia (TGA) is a temporary disorder of memory function. One speaks of global amnesia when all memory functions have ceased. No new information can be stored; even memories that were stored in the memory years or decades ago are no longer retrievable in global amnesia. This disorder lasts … Transient global amnesia
Transient global amnesia due to fatigue Fatigue alone does not usually lead to complete (= global) amnesia. There is no connection between classic transient global amnesia and fatigue. Frequently, however, fatigue is accompanied by disturbances in the ability to concentrate and a reduced ability to comprehend. The ability to remember can also be limited. New … Transient global amnesia due to fatigue | Transient global amnesia
Transient global amnesia post-coital The term post-coital means “after intercourse”, i.e. it refers to events that occur immediately after intercourse. Individual cases of post-coital amnesia are known in the literature. Due to the strong arousal during an orgasm, short-term memory can be temporarily suspended. The medical history and physical examination usually show no abnormalities in … Transient global amnesia post-coital | Transient global amnesia
Prognosis Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a temporary memory disorder that stops of its own accord after a maximum of 24 hours. In contrast to a memory disorder caused by a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage, the prognosis for TGA is good. No consequential damage remains. The retentiveness is not affected by a TGA. However, up … Prognosis | Transient global amnesia
