problem of forgetting things

i am not able to remember normal things. in my academics the things which i learn by heart when comes in my exam's question paper i get totally blank. i feel as if i have never heard or read such type of questions. i am too upset. i am doing engineering and this problem is spoiling my education. i request you to give me solution for this.

[drrajgopal18]

Hi,
Amnesia is loss of ability to memorise information and / or to recall information stored in memory. Amnesia is most commonly associated with either brain damage through injury or degeneration of brain cells in dementia. In both cases, brain cells are lost, and due to the complex network connecting cells within the human brain, they cannot be replaced. Most significant brain damage occurs when the brain is injured, such as in a car accident or as the result of a fall or blow. These traumas tend to cause a state of confusion, and some memory is often lost. Infections that affect the brain, such as herpes or encephalitis may also cause memory loss. Severe alcohol or drug abuse, and malnutrition, act to deprive the brain of nutrients causing the death of brain cells. This can also cause significant loss of memories. Memory loss may sometimes result from stroke, if it affects the area of the brain concerned with memory functions. Once brain cells die, they cannot be replaced. Depending on the cause of the amnesia, the brain may be able to recover many of its previous faculties. Those who have suffered brain loss as a result of an injury may see some improvement over time, as the brain attempts to heal itself. However, those whose amnesia is a symptom of a degenerative illness, such as Alzheimer's disease, are unlikely to see an improvement. Some forms of therapy have proven useful to amnesiacs in helping them to cope with their loss. Cognitive therapies in particular can help people regain skills that they have lost through amnesia. Please go for a CT scan and MRI brain and consult a  neurologist for the diagnosis and management of symptoms . Hope this helps you . Take care and regards !

[ggreg]

I would like to add that many young adults in school get tired from so much studying and this can cause a lapse in memory.  I can recall falling asleep during an exam!  The best thing you can do to prevent your symptoms is to spend some time away from the books and go out and exercise, which will relieve stress and help you sleep better.  You will more than double your memory power by doing this, so do not worry about "wasting time" by regularly being physically active.  Also, since you will be more physical, you should also eat more food, also good for the memory.