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What Causes Sporadic Loss Of Balance?

Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016

Question: I am experiencing some awkwardness of coordination and seeing things peripherally when I turn my head. I am a little concerned. Hard to find bored sometimes and

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 minutes later)

Hi,
Since when are you having this incoordination?Do you walk properly or are off-balanced?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 minute later)

Somewhat off balance. About 5-6 days.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
How was the onset?

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up and sorry for late reply.

Please tell what do you exactly mean by off-balance?Please observe these points and answer specifically-
1)If you walk on a straight line-do you tend to fall on either side?
2)Can you stand straight after closing the eyes?
3)Are you having giddiness?
4)What do you mean by 'things peripherally'?

Pathological off balance be due to cerebellum,sensory or vestibular involvement.
However, off balance is somewhat subjective and people use it differently.So, it may just be normal and physiological.

How did this start-acutely or suddenly?Is it worsening or static for past 5 days?

I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with further details.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar