Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Imbalance Issues And Tendency To Fall?
Question: I feel unstable walking and standing, like I am going to fall.
Brief Answer:
Symptoms are suggestive of ataxia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. These are suggestive of ataxia, a term used to describe imbalance and tendency to fall while walking.
The most common reason for ataxia could be a dysfunction of cerebellum, which in turn, is often caused by infarct- lack of blood flow to brain.
Other common cause of ataxia could be sensory ataxia, caused by loss of sensations while standing and walking. This is caused by damage to sensory nerves in feet and spinal cord.
A neurological examination would help in sorting out the diagnosis. MRI of brain and spine may be required for confirming the diagnosis.
Good treatments are available once the diagnosis is confirmed.
I hope it helps.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Symptoms are suggestive of ataxia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. These are suggestive of ataxia, a term used to describe imbalance and tendency to fall while walking.
The most common reason for ataxia could be a dysfunction of cerebellum, which in turn, is often caused by infarct- lack of blood flow to brain.
Other common cause of ataxia could be sensory ataxia, caused by loss of sensations while standing and walking. This is caused by damage to sensory nerves in feet and spinal cord.
A neurological examination would help in sorting out the diagnosis. MRI of brain and spine may be required for confirming the diagnosis.
Good treatments are available once the diagnosis is confirmed.
I hope it helps.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
