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What Causes Postural Instability In Elderly?
Question: My father is 70 years old. He is very active physically. These days he is having trouble standing for more than 3 minutes without any support. He walks for 1.5 hrs every morning but standing still is an issue.
He does not have any sugar or bp issue.
Are there any exercises or medicines you would recommend.
He does not have any sugar or bp issue.
Are there any exercises or medicines you would recommend.
Brief Answer:
consult a neurologist for detailed clinical examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Postural instability in elderly may be due to parkinsonism, neuropathy of other degenerative diseases.
Any previous illness, lower limb weakness, stroke, neck pain,back pain, memory problem, bladder complains.
He needs to be physically examined by a neurologist for detailed examination.
For initial workup you can get routine blood parameters like thyroid profile, vitamin B12 , urea , creatinine.
Other tests like nerve conduction study or imaging can be done once proper examination is done.
For the time being he can do physiotherapy and balancing exercises.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
consult a neurologist for detailed clinical examination
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Postural instability in elderly may be due to parkinsonism, neuropathy of other degenerative diseases.
Any previous illness, lower limb weakness, stroke, neck pain,back pain, memory problem, bladder complains.
He needs to be physically examined by a neurologist for detailed examination.
For initial workup you can get routine blood parameters like thyroid profile, vitamin B12 , urea , creatinine.
Other tests like nerve conduction study or imaging can be done once proper examination is done.
For the time being he can do physiotherapy and balancing exercises.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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