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What To Do For Not Having Balance In Legs At Old Age?

I am 80 years old and my balance is not good and my legs are very weak and unstable. Plus they feel extremely heavy. Dr said it was because I have had Pneumonia and was still recovering from that, that was two years ago, I think something else is the cause.
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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hello,
Thanks for the consult..

Brief answer,
please check blood pressure which leads cerebellar disorder

Detailed Explanation,
1. I read your query and i am happy to help you.You already mentioned that your balance is not good and your legs are weak and unstable
2. In my opinion even when you had attacked by pneumonia 2 years ago it wont cause the above mentioned symptoms
3. The balance in the legs is may be due to old age or may be due high blood pressure effecting cerebellar function
4. So kindly check the blood pressure and if needed go for CT scan of the brain to look for cerebellar dysfunction

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What To Do For Not Having Balance In Legs At Old Age?

hello, Thanks for the consult.. Brief answer, please check blood pressure which leads cerebellar disorder Detailed Explanation, 1. I read your query and i am happy to help you.You already mentioned that your balance is not good and your legs are weak and unstable 2. In my opinion even when you had attacked by pneumonia 2 years ago it wont cause the above mentioned symptoms 3. The balance in the legs is may be due to old age or may be due high blood pressure effecting cerebellar function 4. So kindly check the blood pressure and if needed go for CT scan of the brain to look for cerebellar dysfunction Hope this information helps...