TGA triggers memory loss from external stresses such as strenuous exertion, high levels of anxiety, sexual intercourse, the Valsalva maneuver, immersion in water, and other similar conditions
Yes
Yes
Transient global amnesia was first identified and described around 1960
Transient global amnesia
Transient global amnesia typically does not cause nausea. Its hallmark symptoms include sudden, temporary memory loss and disorientation, sometimes with repetitive questioning. Nausea is not considered a common symptom of transient global amnesia.
Yes, a Valsalva maneuver can trigger Transient Global Amnesia (TGA) in some individuals. The increase in pressure caused by the maneuver may disrupt blood flow to the brain, leading to memory loss characteristic of TGA. It is important to observe caution when performing activities that involve straining to prevent such occurrences.
No
I think so.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Transient Global Amnesia
The causes of this disorder are not yet fully understood
The most likely ages in which to experience TGA are the 50s and 60s
Men experience the condition more often than women