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Does Atrophy In Cerebellum Cause Imbalance And Abnormal Gait?

Posted on Thu, 14 Jan 2016

Question: They say some disthrophy in cerebelum i cant walk normal way

They say some distrophy on my cerebelum and thatsbwhy i can not have my balance in wlking but still they are not sure wwhats going on after mri and every thing

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Provide more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Walking difficulties can be due to cerebellar, sensory involvement.
Have you got any blood investigation. I would like to review the full MRI report and blood reports before my final comments. If you have the MRI report or the film and blood reports, please upload it here.

Further I would like to know if you have any neck pain, motor weakness, sensory loss, urinary complains, falls?

Provide more details.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (8 hours later)

Blood report is all normal based on MRI they came with distrophy on cerebellum but i feel i still can hardly walk with some improvement

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Provide details regarding investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Atrophy of cerebellum occurs due to many causes like vitamin B12 Def, Thyroid disorder, vitamin E deficiency, drug related, alcohol, genetic disorder like spino-cerebellar ataxia.
The investigations are wide including above mentioned plus SCA panel.
If you can provide Mri films jpeg and blood reports with prescription then the plan for investigation and diagnosis can be achieved.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (6 hours later)

They say ataxia cereberal luko distophy the blood samples look all normal lvel question is for how long ingonna have this situationdomi need any pills to get over this?im on Gabapantine and some pain killers eventhogh i have no pain

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of progressive disorder

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If all blood reports are normal then possibility of genetic or idiopathic cerebellar ataxia is likely. The condition could be progressive and prognosis is not considered. Response to treatment is also not good.

I wish if you can upload all available reports and prescription for better analysis of your condition.

Regards
Dr N XXXXXXX
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (48 hours later)

Gelibanglamin - Escitaloperam-hydrocodon acetaminophen- Naproxen 250 mg is all i got for now but still fall risk exis

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These drugs are symptomatic only

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
All these medications are symptomatic only and nothing specific for cerebellar atrophy and balance problems.
Uploading of reports and images of Mri and previous prescription will help to explain the disease and prognosis better to you.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D