The Organic Amnestic Syndrome is characterize by a prominent disorder of recent memory, in the absence of the generalized intellectual impairment observed in dementia or the impaired consciousness seen in delirium. [1]
The condition usually results from lesions in the posterior hypothalamus and nearby mid line structures, but occasionally results from bilateral hippocampal lesions.
It is often describe as Korsakov’s syndrome, after the Russian neurologist who first described the clinical features, or as the Wernicke–Korsakov syndrome.
Lastly; The prominent causal factor in most cases appears to thiamine deficiency. [1]
The impairment of memory is characterise by a severe impairment of recent memory or short-term memory (inability to learn new material). This is associate with impaired remote memory or long-term memory (inability to recall previously learned material). There is however no impairment of immediate memory (i.e. immediate retention and recall). Recent memory impairment also leads to disorientation in time and place. [2]
One consequence of the profound disorder of memory is an associate disorientation in time. [1]
Gaps in memory are often filled by confabulation. [1] With the progression of the disease, confabulation often disappears. [2]
It including remote memory, are relatively well preserve. [1]
Unlike the patient with dementia, the patient with an amnesic syndrome seems alert and able to reason or hold an ordinary conversation, so that the interviewer may at first be unaware of the extent of the memory disorder. [1]
In brief; Alcohol abuse is the most frequent cause, and seems to act by causing a deficiency of thiamine.
That is mammillary bodies, fornix, hippocampus and parahippocampal structures of medial temporal lobe, posterior hypothalamus and dorsomedial thalamic nuclei.
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Furthermore, the patient may give a vivid and detailed account of recent activities that, on checking, turn out to be inaccurate.
It is as though he cannot distinguish between true memories and the products of his imagination or recollection of events from times other than those he is trying to recall.
Such a patient is often suggestible; in response to a few cues from the interviewer, he may give an elaborate account of taking part in events that never happened. [1]
Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. Additionally, The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach.
There are some specific homeopathic remedies which are quite helpful in amnesia treatment.
Belladonna, Anacardium, Hyoscyamus, Digitalis, Arnica Montana, Plumbum Met, Mercurius, Kali Phos, Natrum Mur, Natrum Carb, Zincum Met, Hypericum, Veratrum Album also many other medicines.
The Organic Amnestic Syndrome is characterize by a prominent disorder of recent memory, additionally in the absence of the generalized intellectual impairment observed in dementia or the impaired consciousness seen in delirium.
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