Brain Fog
Literally meaning "brain fog," it collectively refers to a phenomenon in which a dazed feeling like fog in the head persists, causing thinking, concentration, and memory to decline, along with fatigue and depression.
However, as can be seen from the fact that it is not registered as a disease, it is highly likely that concentration has simply declined due to external causes from various factors (lifestyle habits rather than diseases, etc.). If such a state is short-term or temporary, it may not be brain fog but simply poor physical condition.
The causes of brain fog are presumed to be various, including stress, a decline in sleep quality, food allergies, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and subtle inflammation of brain nerves caused by hormonal changes. Related symptoms may also appear when taking certain medications such as antidepressants and antihistamines, or when abruptly stopping them.
According to research by teams from the University of Birmingham in the UK and the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, it is known to be closely related to inflammation in the body. # In cases of diseases such as anemia or hypothyroidism, brain fog syndrome is more likely to occur due to impaired cerebral blood flow, and if left untreated, it is known to increase the likelihood of developing dementia.
Topics: Brain Science
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