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What Causes Loss Of Balance And Tingling Sensation In The Leg?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Nov 2016
Question: 71, diabetic but sugars in control, 200 lbs., 5'7" active in sports(racketball, pickle ball) losing balance and tingling in feet ankles and now calves. Not the stinging pain of diabetes out of control(I don't think)
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Suggestions given.

Detailed Answer:
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It is good to hear that your blood sugar levels are in control. However, I would strongly recommend you to walk daily in the morning. As regards the loss of balance, it could be due to problems involving the inner ear (and middle ear). I would insist you to take steam inhalation through mouth and nose. Treatment with vestibulocochlear stabilizing agents like betahistine or cinnarizine may help (prescription medicines). However, if it does not gradually resolve, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor.

Taking juicy fruits like citrus fruits, and bananas would help in reducing the pain in the ankles and calves.

Let me know if I could help specifically.

Regards
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What Causes Loss Of Balance And Tingling Sensation In The Leg?

Brief Answer: Suggestions given. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. It is good to hear that your blood sugar levels are in control. However, I would strongly recommend you to walk daily in the morning. As regards the loss of balance, it could be due to problems involving the inner ear (and middle ear). I would insist you to take steam inhalation through mouth and nose. Treatment with vestibulocochlear stabilizing agents like betahistine or cinnarizine may help (prescription medicines). However, if it does not gradually resolve, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor. Taking juicy fruits like citrus fruits, and bananas would help in reducing the pain in the ankles and calves. Let me know if I could help specifically. Regards