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What Causes Loss Of Balance In An Elderly Person?
Question: starting to have balance problems
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Balance related problems at this age may be due to various causes like stroke, brain lesion, Spinal cord problem, neuropathy or deficiency disorder.
You need to provide more details like onset of disease, duration of illness, any other illness, any drug intake?
Provide any previous reports if available.
Examination by a neurologist will guide the diagnosis and investigations required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Balance related problems at this age may be due to various causes like stroke, brain lesion, Spinal cord problem, neuropathy or deficiency disorder.
You need to provide more details like onset of disease, duration of illness, any other illness, any drug intake?
Provide any previous reports if available.
Examination by a neurologist will guide the diagnosis and investigations required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
In 2011 I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease. Stenosis; Lumbar.
Would this clarify possible cause of balance problem?
Would this clarify possible cause of balance problem?
Brief Answer:
May be one of the factors leading to balance issue
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Lumbar stenosis can be contributory to balance problem if associated weakness is marked in lower limbs.
Mild compression may be asymptomatic.
Examination by a neurologist will be extremely helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
May be one of the factors leading to balance issue
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Lumbar stenosis can be contributory to balance problem if associated weakness is marked in lower limbs.
Mild compression may be asymptomatic.
Examination by a neurologist will be extremely helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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