Department of Medicine warns of "brain fog" risk factors for working age As a result, brain function decreases.

The Department of Medicine by the Institute of Neurology revealed the effects of regression in brain function.  This causes inability to concentrate, slow down or easily forgetfulness, as well as mental state. Impact on daily activities It is recommended to seek advice and get checked by a doctor.

Dr. Weerawut Imsamran, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Affairs Revealed that in the present era, society must be more competitive. Working in a race against time means fewer opportunities to take care of your health. As a result, often working age is faced with illness.      It interferes with life, career, and socialization. Excluding physical illnesses, there are also mental and neurological illnesses, especially worsening memory problems that should normally be found in the elderly but in working age. This condition is called "brain fog" or brain fog, a syndrome that usually consists of short-term memory problems deteriorating. Concentration regression, the inability to focus on anything for so long that it often results in decreased work and planning skills. As a result, this condition is often evident in working age. This requires quite a lot of cognitive skills and memory. When you suspect this condition, you should see a doctor to evaluate the cause.

Dr. Tanin Vejchapinan The director of the Institute of Neurology added that the causes of this condition are different from memory problems in the elderly, which are not the same as dementia, such as: 1. Work stress, heavy workload, and insufficient rest. Lack of time to relax and socialize 2. Psychiatric conditions, especially depressive disorders, which are more common today. Frequent depression is characterized by short-term memory. 3. Many physical diseases such as hormonal malfunctions, paleness Malnutrition, diabetes, high blood pressure, migraine headache, etc. 4. Use of certain drugs, such as alcohol addiction, sleeping pills Antihistamines Some painkillers, etc. 5. Currently, there are more reports of this condition in patients after recovering from COVID-19. It is classified as a neurological symptom found in Long COVID syndrome and further studies are needed. For those who suspect this condition, the symptoms can be observed for themselves as having short memory problems. Lack of concentration that interferes with daily life Work or socialization, including friends and close people, may be noticeable from the deterioration of working conditions. Patients should see a doctor to assess their symptoms, causes, and treatment. Treatment of depression Patients should get enough rest, both sleep and time off, eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, will help both treat and prevent the occurrence of this condition as well.

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-Thank you- 17 November 2023