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84yo Male, Sudden Inability To Walk Without Falling, Complained Of

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Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2021
Question: 84yo Male, sudden inability to walk without falling, complained of slight dizziness yesterday morning, he did fall 3 times but no additional injury, he seems very unbalanced. His vision is good, pulse seems regular, no fever, having lucid conversations, My first thought was stroke, but lack all other symptoms, he had a Hemorrhagic stroke about 30 years ago, been healthy since.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be orthostatic hypotension.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

This sudden inability to walk without falling may be related to orthostatic hypotension.
The sudden falling of blood pressure when he changes position from sitting to standing.
This can be caused by dehydration or by using too much blood pressure lowering medications.
Keep him hydrated giving more water and fluids. Check blood pressure often.
Also vertigo or middle ear issues may cause dizziness while changing position and falling.


Hope I have answered the question.
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84yo Male, Sudden Inability To Walk Without Falling, Complained Of

Brief Answer: Can be orthostatic hypotension. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. This sudden inability to walk without falling may be related to orthostatic hypotension. The sudden falling of blood pressure when he changes position from sitting to standing. This can be caused by dehydration or by using too much blood pressure lowering medications. Keep him hydrated giving more water and fluids. Check blood pressure often. Also vertigo or middle ear issues may cause dizziness while changing position and falling. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.