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Why Cant Old People Climb Stairs

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Dr. Saurabh Gupta MD

I am a 54 yr. old woman and have always been active. Gradually over the past year I have found it harder and harder to climb stairs, I can't squat down without having to hold on to something to pull ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saurabh Gupta ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Ajay Panwar MD

I find it hard to climb stairs or just standing up from a chair. I have to use both of my hands for support. I cant squat. My legs get weak, ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajay Panwar ( Neurologist)
Dr.  Praveen Tayal MD

stairs? Why I am not able to climb stair. It is due to toxic effect of Vitamin D. If it is then what ... climbing stairs and not able to climb. I could walk slowly. Right leg , I could... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Saurabh Gupta MD

Have knee pain from past one month, no external injury . the pain is visible when i bend down ( do squat ) and while i climb the stairs. What could be the problem ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saurabh Gupta ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

Hello Doctor... From past so many weeks i am unable to breathe properly. I feel shortness of breath and get into cough whenever i walk more / climb stairs / carry heavy stuff... Why could this be? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)

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Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda MD

down the stairs in our building...we live on the 14th floor...and then I come back up...all in 19 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda ( Geriatics Specialist)
Dr.    Mukesh Chugh MD

normal i.e there is minimum angle between my feet and leg is 90 degree which in common people is about 70degre. the second problem that i have is that i cant go upstirs or downstairs normally. i do so by ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukesh Chugh ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Saurabh Gupta MD

I am 64 years old and until 6 months or so ago felt ok. Recently have noticed a loss in strength plus legs tiring when I climb stairs. Got a complete physical plus blood work and no red flags. Have ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saurabh Gupta ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Nupur K MD

problems, from over 12 years cant understand or concentrate what people talk and my head is always heavy. and from few months sometimes there is mild pain in my knees(necessarily not when i walk or... View answer

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Dr. Naresh ruparelia MD

Good evening Doctor , I m 25 yrs old..n I m 5 week pregnant ..had to climb stairs 10times minimum everyday..Is it safe for me? n also had stomach pain ..backaches..plz help me.. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naresh ruparelia ( Cardiologist)