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Suggest Treatment For Loss Of Balance
My dad is 76. He has been having issues with balance. As he describes it: when he walks (he uses a cane) he feels like he can t help but stoop forward even if he tries to stand straight. When he sits on the edge of a chair or the couch, he feels like he s being forced to lean backwards. We can t seem to get a doctor to understand it is not his age
Tue, 14 May 2019
Hello,
There can be a possible issue with the uncle's cerebellum or spinal cord level.
This sounds less likely to be age-related, and in my clinic, I strongly recommend to undertake a detailed neurologic examination with MRI brain and spine for further evaluation of the symptoms and pathology.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
There can be a possible issue with the uncle's cerebellum or spinal cord level.
This sounds less likely to be age-related, and in my clinic, I strongly recommend to undertake a detailed neurologic examination with MRI brain and spine for further evaluation of the symptoms and pathology.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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