In the 2017-18 flu season the second most affected group was those aged 50 to 64. The CDC reports that “people 65 years and older accounted for approximately 58% of reported influenza-associated hospitalizations.” But the story gets even more interesting. In the 2017-18 influenza, death rates were highest in the over-65 age group. In case the above has yet to provoke your suspicious grey cells, maybe looking into the age groups of the 2017-18 USA influenza’s victims will do the job. And if all of that isn’t enough, the number of American fatalities in 2017-18 was more than three times the deaths currently associated with Covid-19. The fatalities/hospitalized ratio that year was around 0.1, about the same ratio we saw in Northern Italy last month. The number of hospitalized American patients was more than 4 times higher than those who have been hospitalised in the USA with Coronavirus symptoms (200.000 to date). The number of flu cases that year in the USA alone was about 18 times higher than the current number of Novel Coronavirus cases worldwide (2.5 million so far). I am talking about the 2017-18 influenza that according to The American Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was associated with “45 million illnesses, 21 million medical visits, 810,000 hospitalizations.” By September 2018 CNN announced that as many as 80.000 were dead for reasons associated with the outbreak. Memory problems that develop gradually or last for more than a day are not part of TGA and are likely related to other causes.I ask because just three years ago the USA experienced one of its most severe influenza outbreaks in recent memory. In rare cases, symptoms may persist for up to 24 hours. In most cases, TGA episodes last 1 to 10 hours (6 hours is average). Tingling in the feet, legs, hands, or arms.Other symptoms that can occur with TGA include: Other complex mental tasks, such as the ability to drive a car or cook, are not affected. They know who they are and know their friends and family members, but may repeat questions about the time or date. People experiencing a TGA episode may appear disoriented and confused. Some people also cannot recall memories from hours, days, or longer in the past. Transient global amnesia (TGA) involves a sudden inability to form new memories. What are the symptoms of transient global amnesia (TGA)? One type of TGA results from excessive alcohol consumption, large doses of barbiturates, illicit “street” drugs or small doses of benzodiazepines. It is performed by closing your mouth and pinching your nose and bearing down as if having a bowel movement. This is a breathing technique purposely performed by a person as part of a medical test or to slow a rapid heart rate and other uses. Psychological factors, such as anxiety, may also make TGA more likely.įor some people, TGA may occur as a result of certain triggers or events, including: Migraine headache appears to be a risk factor for developing TGA. In some cases, TGA may be related to seizure activity in the brain. However, some research suggests that TGA results from lack of sufficient blood flow (a condition called ischemia) or oxygen flow (a condition called hypoxia) to the brain. The exact cause of transient global amnesia (TGA) is unknown. What causes transient global amnesia (TGA)? Transient global amnesia (TGA) occurs in approximately 3 to 10 people out of every 100,000.
How common is transient global amnesia (TGA)?
This condition usually occurs in people between the ages of 50 and 70.
Who is likely to have transient global amnesia (TGA)? However, during a TGA episode, they may not know where they are or the day or time. They also retain their language and social interaction skills. They can still perform complex daily tasks, such as cooking or driving. People with TGA remember who they are and can remember their friends and family members.
Transient means “passing,” and TGA episodes usually last no more than several hours. During a TGA episode, a person cannot form new memories (a condition called anterograde amnesia) and has difficulty recalling recent memories (a condition called retrograde amnesia). Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a rare medical condition in which a person experiences a sudden episode of memory loss.