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Does Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Impaired Body Balance?

My son is age 32; and has a long history with overuse of alcohol. He has stopped drinking and has been sober for the last 2 months. However, he is experiencing loss of balance issues. He will be walking along and simple lose his balance and begin walking with a wide gait. Any ideas where to start looking for help?
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Yes, alcohol can cause cerebellar dysfunction and gait-related issues. An MRI of the brain can tell the exact cause.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal,
Oncologist
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Does Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Impaired Body Balance?

Hello, Yes, alcohol can cause cerebellar dysfunction and gait-related issues. An MRI of the brain can tell the exact cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist