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What Causes Inability To Walk Straight?
While walking, I tend to lurch to the left or right I can correct each movement, but that causes me to move in the opposite direction. The sensation varies in affect. When sitting, the problem does not show. I am 76 years of age and a type 2 diabetes.
Tue, 28 May 2019
Hello,
Most probably it is due to neuropathic weakness of your arising out of uncontrolled diabetes. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Most probably it is due to neuropathic weakness of your arising out of uncontrolled diabetes. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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