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What Could Cause Sudden Loss Of Balance And Excessive Stumbling Towards The Left Hand Side?
Question: Hello. Suddenly, in the middle of the night, I lost my equalibrium. I'm stumbling like a drunk, I am falling over a lot, mostly to my left. I can manage to walk, but must be careful. What is it? Lyme? stroke? YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Based on symptoms, we need to exclude stroke.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your symptoms. Based on this, we need to exclude a stroke affecting posterior circulation (which supplies cerebellum and brain stem). A brain scan, preferably an MRI should be done as early as possible.
I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX
Based on symptoms, we need to exclude stroke.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your symptoms. Based on this, we need to exclude a stroke affecting posterior circulation (which supplies cerebellum and brain stem). A brain scan, preferably an MRI should be done as early as possible.
I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX
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