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What Causes To Slide Towards Right When Walking For A Type2 Diabetic?

I m a type 2 diabetic and had TNR on both knees. Left one two years ago and the right knee one year ago. About three months ago when I was walking it seemed that I kept sliding to the right not walking a straight line. I heard this was a problem that some diabetics had. what is this and can it be cured?
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

There are two possibilities. One and the more dangerous one is that you have had a minor stroke that involves the cerebellar region of the brain. This will only affect your balance. And you feel like you are sliding to one side, in your case- the right side. The option would be to get an MRI tested to make sure that such a condition is not occuring. If it is, you need to take some tablets further , and other tests will need to be scheduled.

The other possibility is that you have developed anutonomic neuropathy involving the ear. The nerves of the ear are affected and the function of balance by them is altered, and therefore you feel like you are sliding to one side. An audiometry test needs to be done to confirm this. The treatment would be to make sure that the sugars are well controlled.

These are the most possible causes that I think you should look into. There are other causes, but they are either not so serious, or may need an examination by a doctor.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. Please feel free to ask another query. Would be glad to help you.
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What Causes To Slide Towards Right When Walking For A Type2 Diabetic?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query There are two possibilities. One and the more dangerous one is that you have had a minor stroke that involves the cerebellar region of the brain. This will only affect your balance. And you feel like you are sliding to one side, in your case- the right side. The option would be to get an MRI tested to make sure that such a condition is not occuring. If it is, you need to take some tablets further , and other tests will need to be scheduled. The other possibility is that you have developed anutonomic neuropathy involving the ear. The nerves of the ear are affected and the function of balance by them is altered, and therefore you feel like you are sliding to one side. An audiometry test needs to be done to confirm this. The treatment would be to make sure that the sugars are well controlled. These are the most possible causes that I think you should look into. There are other causes, but they are either not so serious, or may need an examination by a doctor. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. Please feel free to ask another query. Would be glad to help you. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)