What exactly is ‘brain fog’?

Brain fog is not a medical diagnosis. It’s a subjective feeling of mental cloudiness, poor concentration, forgetfulness, slow thinking, and lack of clarity.

Is brain fog a real 2 medical problem or just a myth?

It is real, but not a disease itself. It is usually a symptom of an underlying condition, medical, psychological, or lifestyle-related.

What are the most common real causes?

Sleep deprivation Stress and anxiety Depression Poor dietSedentary lifestyle These account for majority of cases.

Can vitamin deficiencies cause brain fog?

Yes. Especially: Vitamin B12 deficiency, Vitamin D deficiency. In India, B12 deficiency is very common and often missed.

Is thyroid disease linked to brain fog?

Absolutely. Hypothyroidism commonly causes fatigue, slow thinking, and memory issues.

Author: Dr Jay Deshmukh

Dr Jay Deshmukh is Chief Physician and Director, Sunflower Hospital, Nagpur Honorary Physician to Honorable Governor of Maharashtra and PondicherryCentral. Dr Jay Deshmukh is an M.B.B.S., M.C.P.S., F.C.P.S., M.N.A.M.S., MD From Internal Medicine – Bombay and New Delhi.