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Why Am I Suddenly Walking With Short Steps And Having Balancing Problems?

I m taking short steps when walking which is my first clue. Balance is also starting to get poor. I ve always beet very active, ran track in HS, busy working as a traveling sale engineer outdoor activities, boating, fishing, golf, hunting, gardening. Age is 75, birthdate is October 1938. name, hujhkj
posted on Fri, 2 May 2014
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Hi at the age of 75 yrs short steps with balance problems could be due to-
Parkinson disease
NPH manifestations
Btain infarcts
You are advised MRI Brain and to consult neurologist.
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Why Am I Suddenly Walking With Short Steps And Having Balancing Problems?

Hi at the age of 75 yrs short steps with balance problems could be due to- Parkinson disease NPH manifestations Btain infarcts You are advised MRI Brain and to consult neurologist. Thanks