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What Causes Sudden Instability In The Legs And Dizziness?

my husband became unstable and his legs gave out and he fell to the floor, this happened a few times and between last night and this morning. Gets dizzy. He is 59, not overweight, takes high blood pressure med., cholesterol md, nothing new. Possible having a stroke?
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi,

The possibilities here are -
1. Acute Cerebellitis - Probably post viral.
2. ADEM - Acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis.
3. An acute stroke.

He will need immediate medical attention and MRI brain with and without contrast, please.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani,
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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What Causes Sudden Instability In The Legs And Dizziness?

Hi, The possibilities here are - 1. Acute Cerebellitis - Probably post viral. 2. ADEM - Acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis. 3. An acute stroke. He will need immediate medical attention and MRI brain with and without contrast, please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology