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What Causes Weakness In Legs And Balancing Issues?
Question: What is/are the reason(s) for weakness in my legs which causes balance problems?
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Weakness and balance problems at this age may be due to myopathy or neuropathy or some brain atrophy related changes.
Few answers will help to get to a diagnosis.
1) weakness is more while standing from squatting position or during walking
2) Any sensory loss in lower limbs
3) Any urinary complains
4) Any back pain
5) Any neck pain
6) Headache, vomiting, memory loss, seizure, loss of consciousness, visual loss, behavioural changes
Provide these details.
Upload any reports and prescription if available.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me with reports for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Weakness and balance problems at this age may be due to myopathy or neuropathy or some brain atrophy related changes.
Few answers will help to get to a diagnosis.
1) weakness is more while standing from squatting position or during walking
2) Any sensory loss in lower limbs
3) Any urinary complains
4) Any back pain
5) Any neck pain
6) Headache, vomiting, memory loss, seizure, loss of consciousness, visual loss, behavioural changes
Provide these details.
Upload any reports and prescription if available.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me with reports for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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