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What Causes Difficulty In Walking Straight?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: not walking straight, have to focus to walk straight, and with eyes closed,may lose balance.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Provide more details and reports

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Walking difficulties at this age may be due to neuropathy, cerebellar disease or Parkinson's disease.
Is there any weakness, sensory loss, bladder complains?
Any difference in right or left limbs?
Any diabetes, hypothyroidism other chronic illness?
Provide more details and reports if available.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (10 hours later)

I have no weakness or sensory loss, no diabetes or any diseases, no bladder problems. right and left limbs seem the same. ok in the morning, gets worse as the day goes on, I am pretty active, still working.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist and get investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to consult and visit a neurologist for detailed clinical examination.
Only evening ataxia can be sensory neuropathy. Evening worsening in physical activities can be myasthenia gravis.
The investigations can only be planned after detailed examination.
Investigations like nerve conduction study, blood investigations for vitamin B12, thyroid , renal and liver function test may be required.
Imaging will depend upon examination and previous testing.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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