How do you diagnose memory loss or amnesia?
You are experiencing any of the symptoms of memory loss listed aboven2. You have had trauma, disease or infection that has caused the onset of memory loss or amnesia.nYour doctor will run a series of tests to confirm whether you have memory loss or amnesia. The doctor may also enquire about your past medical conditions like Alzheimer's, heart disease, history of strokes and seizures, past infections, etc. The following tests will help the doctor arrive at a diagnosis of memory loss or amnesia: n1. Brain imaging scans like M.R.I. and C.T. scans to look for damage in the memory storing part of the brain.n2. Blood tests to rule out infections.n3. A neurological test.n4. Cognitive tests to look for short-term and long-term memory loss.n5. An electroencephalogram to record any seizure activitynAfter completing the above tests, the doctor will evaluate the results and confirm whether you have amnesia or not.