Diseases and Conditions
Transient global amnesia
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Complications
Transient global amnesia has no direct complications. It's not a risk factor for stroke or epilepsy. It's possible to have a second episode of transient global amnesia, but it's extremely rare to have more than two.
But, even temporary memory loss can cause emotional distress. If you need reassurance, ask your doctor to go over the results of your neurological exam and diagnostic tests with you.