
89 Years Old With Vertigo And Burning Sensation On Leg. Chances Of MS?

Unlikely to be Multiple sclerosis
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The symptoms of MS may affect different persons in a different manner. But the commonest syptoms include -
* Tingling & Numbness
* Loss of balance
* Clumsiness or lack of coordination
* Weakness in the arms or legs
* Visual disturbances in the form of blurring or double vision
Also, there are various causes that produces burining sensations in legs at nights. A few of them are
* Peripheral neuropathy
* Vitamin B12 deficiency
* Exposure to cold
* Stroke
* Diabetic neuropathy
So, a detailed clinical examination and appropriate investigations are needed to establish a possible cause for your mother's symptoms.
Hope I have justified your query. I welcome any more clarifications
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