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What Causes Weakness In The Leg And Hand Tremors In An Elderly Person?
Question: Symptoms are hand tremors for the past couple of years, gradually worsening. Seemingly some cognitive impairment. This weekend 3 episodes of sudden foot dragging, weakness in legs (wobbly-needed help to remain standing) with body twitching or tremor immediately afterwards. This is 63 year old male, 180 lbs.
Brief Answer:
Neurological disorders to consider, further evaluation needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Symptoms you describe may be related to several conditions that include essential tremor, mild cognitive impairment, thyroid gland dysfunction, post alcohol abuse, corticobasal degeneration etc. so, it is necessary to get evaluated further medically by a Neurologist ( neurological examination ) and by tests such brain imaging ( MRI ), neuropsychological tests, etc. in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Neurological disorders to consider, further evaluation needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Symptoms you describe may be related to several conditions that include essential tremor, mild cognitive impairment, thyroid gland dysfunction, post alcohol abuse, corticobasal degeneration etc. so, it is necessary to get evaluated further medically by a Neurologist ( neurological examination ) and by tests such brain imaging ( MRI ), neuropsychological tests, etc. in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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