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What Causes Drop Attacks, Injury Due To That, Lack Of Appetite And Sleep?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Question: Am having a hard time walking and been falling and crying and not sleeping or eating well. Have lost some weight too. Too much has happened, got my first DUI a few years ago , moved,lost a job a few years ago
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get evaluated and examined by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
At this age, onset of such a symptoms requires evaluation of a stroke episode.
Walking difficulty and ataxia can be due to posterior circulation stroke involving cerebellar neurons.
Behavioral abnormalities can also occur with stroke.
You should visit to a neurologist and psychiatrist.
If there is delay in appointment,then consult a physician to get primary investigations and CT head.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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What Causes Drop Attacks, Injury Due To That, Lack Of Appetite And Sleep?

Brief Answer: Get evaluated and examined by a neurologist Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. At this age, onset of such a symptoms requires evaluation of a stroke episode. Walking difficulty and ataxia can be due to posterior circulation stroke involving cerebellar neurons. Behavioral abnormalities can also occur with stroke. You should visit to a neurologist and psychiatrist. If there is delay in appointment,then consult a physician to get primary investigations and CT head. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist