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What Causes Difficulty In Standing?

I m asking in regards to my mother. She had a major stroke about five years. She had have a pacemaker put in also. But lately she s having problems using her legs. She can t stand up. It isn t something that happens everyday but it does happen several times a week. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hi,

I would explain that her symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder or a new neurological disorder.

For this reason, I recommend consulting with her attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- a brain CT scan
- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound
- a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries
- complete blood count for anemia
- fasting glucose
- kidney and liver function tests.

If she suffers from diabetes, nerve conduction studies for peripheral neuropathy would be needed.

You should discuss with your doctor about the above tests.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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What Causes Difficulty In Standing?

Hi, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to a metabolic disorder or a new neurological disorder. For this reason, I recommend consulting with her attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: - a brain CT scan - a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound - a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries - complete blood count for anemia - fasting glucose - kidney and liver function tests. If she suffers from diabetes, nerve conduction studies for peripheral neuropathy would be needed. You should discuss with your doctor about the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist