Brain fog

Brain fog

:"Compare: Brain fag"

Brain fog or "mental clouding" is a general sensation of unusually poor mental function, associated with confusion, forgetfulness and detachment. A number of medical or psychiatric conditions and treatments can cause such symptoms, including:

* Chronic fatigue syndrome
* Heavy metal poisoning and in particular mercury poisoning [cite journal
title= Mercury Poisoning and ItsPotential Impact on HormoneRegulation and Aging:Preliminary Clinical ObservationsUsing a New TherapeuticApproach
author = Frackelton JP, Christensen, RL
journal= Journal of Advancement in Medicine
volume= 11 (1)
pages= 9-25
year= 1998
doi= 10.1023/A:1023373303542
] .

ee also

* ADHD predominantly inattentive
* Depersonalization disorder
* Excessive daytime sleepiness
* Sluggish cognitive tempo

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