The causes of retrograde amnesia must be sought in the brain and can include traumatic injuries, vascular accidents, degenerative processes and metabolic disturbances.
The diagnosis of this form of amnesia is based on the collection of anamnestic data and is formulated following a psychological evaluation and a neuroradiological examination (eg computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, etc.).
Some cases of retrograde amnesia are temporary, others are permanent. Therefore, manifestations related to the disorder may improve, remain the same, or gradually worsen over time.
The treatment of retrograde amnesia is directed to the cause and focuses on managing the problem. Usually, the interventions involve a psychotherapeutic path, sometimes in combination with other techniques or approaches useful to improve the patient's quality of life (eg specific exercises , memory aids or food supplements).
, a heart attack, oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) or a seizure. Less commonly, retrograde amnesia can also be caused by shock, an emotional disturbance, alcohol intoxication, or the use of certain medications.
In the learning process, memory - understood as a method of storing information - plays an essential role.We may not remember some events in our life that happened a long time ago or yesterday, but when brain injuries occur, the loss of memories can be more serious, defining a clinical picture of AMNESIA.
