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What Causes Numbness In The Feet And Loss Of Balance?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Apr 2017
Question: sir my feet are semi numb unsteady walking standng balance problem
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Appears like neuropathy.Neurological examination.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.

The symptoms which you are mentioning appears to be neuropathy related. Numbness and imbalance (probably gait ataxia) is likely due to large fiber neuropathy.

I would suggest you to visit a neurologist in person because physical examination is mandatory in your case to proceed further.Nerve conduction studies may be required.

Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Causes Numbness In The Feet And Loss Of Balance?

Brief Answer: Appears like neuropathy.Neurological examination. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query. The symptoms which you are mentioning appears to be neuropathy related. Numbness and imbalance (probably gait ataxia) is likely due to large fiber neuropathy. I would suggest you to visit a neurologist in person because physical examination is mandatory in your case to proceed further.Nerve conduction studies may be required. Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)