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What Causes Increasing Numbness In The Toes And Balance Issues?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Mar 2022
Question: What causes numbness in toes and balance issues?
Both are gradually increasing.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably cerebellar issues,follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to cerebellar ataxia which is a damage of cerebellum.
It is generally characterized by loos of balance while the eyes are closed, numbness etc.
The causes of this medical conditions are:
- Gluten intolerance
- Vitamin B 12 deficiency
- Infections

I suggest you to do the following examinations :
- A complete blood count
- Vitamin B 12 levels
- Celiachia serology

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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What Causes Increasing Numbness In The Toes And Balance Issues?

Brief Answer: Probably cerebellar issues,follow the advice below. Detailed Answer: Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to cerebellar ataxia which is a damage of cerebellum. It is generally characterized by loos of balance while the eyes are closed, numbness etc. The causes of this medical conditions are: - Gluten intolerance - Vitamin B 12 deficiency - Infections I suggest you to do the following examinations : - A complete blood count - Vitamin B 12 levels - Celiachia serology Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.