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What Causes Difficulty While Walking In An Elderly Person?
92 year old mother in law, with a previous clot in left leg, 2 years ago, with a Greenfield filter. Has been difficulty walking for the last week, just noticed some firmness in upper thigh of left leg. She never complains,but I can see is in some discomfort at times.
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Hi,
Usual causes of difficulty while walking at 92 years are
- arthritis
- calcium deficiency
- circulatory issues in form of atherosclerosis
- low hemoglobin or other vitamin deficiency.
Has to be evaluated clinically to find out the cause and manage accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
Usual causes of difficulty while walking at 92 years are
- arthritis
- calcium deficiency
- circulatory issues in form of atherosclerosis
- low hemoglobin or other vitamin deficiency.
Has to be evaluated clinically to find out the cause and manage accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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