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What Causes Unsteady Gait?

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Question : i have difficulty walking in a straight line. i also have bouts of extreme tiredness .foggy brain.
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Blood test for sodium and potassium

Detailed Answer:
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Since you are having difficuty walking in straight line and tiredness and one of your brain scan shows brain shrinkage i would advise you to get your blood tested for sodium and potassium

Deficiency in blood electrolytes as mentioned above may cause symptoms such as yours

Regards

DR DE

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What Causes Unsteady Gait?

Brief Answer: Blood test for sodium and potassium Detailed Answer: Hi Since you are having difficuty walking in straight line and tiredness and one of your brain scan shows brain shrinkage i would advise you to get your blood tested for sodium and potassium Deficiency in blood electrolytes as mentioned above may cause symptoms such as yours Regards DR DE