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Suggest Remedy For Waddling While Walking And Balancing Issues

Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2015

Question: I sometimes waddle when I walk and have a hard time keeping balance. I do not have any injuries or pain in legs. What are some causes of waddling?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (0 minute later)

It can be due to neuropathy, brain related issue or ear related. So you need to check these three systems.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 minutes later)

What are brain related issues that cause waddling?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
cerebellum disease causes waddling

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Brain is essential for walking normally. Cerebellum controls walking when your eyes closed and cerebrum when your eyes open. You need to check if you have waddling when your eyes are closed r when your eyes are open.
Also do you also have tremors. If yes than it can be due to cerebellum problem. It is not so common at your age though. I would suggest you to meet a neurologist and get complete check up. It should not be tken lightly.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar