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31/05/2026

Amnesia is memory loss that can be temporary or permanent. Common causes include:
Brain Injury or Physical Damage
Head trauma (car accidents, falls, sports injuries)
Stroke
Brain surgery
Tumors affecting memory areas
Neurological Diseases
Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia
Epilepsy
Brain infections such as encephalitis or meningitis
Psychological Causes
Severe emotional stress or trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Dissociative amnesia (memory loss linked to psychological trauma)
Substance Use
Alcohol abuse (especially long-term)
Drug misuse or overdose
Certain medications, including sedatives and some sleeping pills
Nutritional Deficiencies
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency, which can lead to Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Lack of Oxygen to the Brain
Cardiac arrest
Severe respiratory failure
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Infections and Illnesses
High fever
Severe infections affecting the brain
Autoimmune disorders
Other Causes
Extreme sleep deprivation
Seizures
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in some cases
Aging-related memory decline
There are different types of amnesia:
Retrograde amnesia: loss of past memories
Anterograde amnesia: inability to form new memories
Transient global amnesia: sudden temporary memory loss
If someone develops sudden or unexplained amnesia, it should be treated as a medical emergency because causes like stroke or head injury may require immediate care.

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31/05/2026

Dementia is not a single disease; it is a syndrome caused by various conditions that damage the brain. Common causes include:
Most Common Causes
Alzheimer's disease
Accounts for about 60–80% of dementia cases.
Characterized by abnormal protein deposits (amyloid plaques and tau tangles) in the brain.
Causes progressive memory loss and cognitive decline.
Vascular dementia
Results from strokes, small vessel disease, or other conditions affecting blood circulation in the brain.
Symptoms may appear suddenly or worsen stepwise.
Lewy body dementia
Caused by abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies.
May cause fluctuating alertness, visual hallucinations, and Parkinson-like symptoms.
Frontotemporal dementia
Often affects personality, behavior, and language before memory.
Usually begins at a younger age than Alzheimer's disease.
Other Causes
Parkinson's disease dementia
Huntington's disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Severe traumatic brain injury
Brain tumors
Chronic alcohol misuse
Potentially Reversible Causes of Dementia-like Symptoms
Some conditions can mimic dementia and may improve with treatment:
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Thyroid disorders (especially hypothyroidism)
Depression ("pseudodementia")
Certain medications
Normal-pressure hydrocephalus
Brain infections
Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea
Risk Factors
Factors that increase the risk of dementia include:
Increasing age
Family history/genetics
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Smoking
High cholesterol
Obesity
Physical inactivity

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31/05/2026

Periodontitis is an advanced form of gum disease that can damage the gums, bone, and tissues supporting the teeth.
Common signs and symptoms
Red, swollen, or tender gums
Bleeding gums, especially while brushing or flossing
Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth
Receding gums (teeth appear longer)
Loose or shifting teeth
Pain while chewing
Pus between the teeth and gums
Deep pockets between teeth and gums
Changes in bite or how teeth fit together
Tooth sensitivity due to gum recession
Early vs advanced symptoms
Early stage: mild bleeding, gum redness, occasional swelling
Advanced stage: gum recession, bone loss, loose teeth, tooth loss
When to see a dentist
You should see a dentist if you notice:
Bleeding gums that persist for more than a few days
Loose teeth
Gum swelling or pus
Persistent bad breath
Painful chewing or receding gums
Early treatment can help prevent permanent damage and tooth removal or loss

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31/05/2026

Those who love training or living with pets such as Dogs,cats,etc .. please take note that a bacteria 🦠 called pasteurella multocida infection is caused by
Dog bites or lick
Cat bites or lick or scratch.
Idiopathic (no history of pet exposure)
And immunosuppression.

The symptoms are
Cellulitis at site of infection
Swelling at site of infection
Redness at site of infection
Tenderness at site of infection
Discharge at site of infection.

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31/05/2026

Neonatal meningitis (NMEC)
Is produce by a serotype of Escherichia coli that contains a capsular antigen called K1.the colonization of the newborn 's intestines with these strains,that are present in the mother's va**na lead to bacteremia,which leads to meningitis.And because of the absence of the IgM antibodies from the mother (these do not cross the placenta because FcRn only mediates the transfer of IgG.)plus the fact that the body recognizes as self the K1 antigen,as it resembles the cerebral glycopeptides,this leads to a severe meningitis in the neonates.

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31/05/2026

Lets discuss
Pelvic inflammatory diseases
It's an infection of the pelvic organ and signs of ge***al infection..it may occur in acute or chronic forms.
The chronic forms occurs due to inadequate treated acute case
Whereas the acute forms presents as febrile illness in a woman with pelvic infection.
The causes are
1.sexually transmitted disease 🪰 such as gonorrhea and trichomonas
2.postabortal sepsis
3.Endogenous va**nal and perineal flora
4.latrogenic as in dilation and curettage, termination of pregnancy intra uterine contraceptives device and hysterosalpingogram

31/05/2026

Happy last Sunday of the month to you all.

30/05/2026

Aproko Doctor

30/05/2026

The pain of a patient with bone 🦴 Cancer has been managed with a morphine. pump. However, he has become tolerant to morphine. Which of the following might be indicated to ameliorate his pain?

A) Meperidine
B) Codeine
C) Fentanyl
D) Methadone
E) Buprenorphine

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30/05/2026

A 21-year-Old male has recently begun pimozide therapy for Tourette disorder. He is brought to the emergency department by his patients. they described that he has been having "different appearing tics" then before, such as prolonged contraction of the facial muscles. While being examine he experience opisthotonus.which of the following drugs would be beneficial in reducing these symptoms?

A) Benzodiazepine
B) Bromocriptine
C) lithium
D) pro chlorpromazine
E) Risperidone

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