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Why Am I Losing Balance And Fall While Walking And Standing?
I am a male, 77, and periodically lose my balance and fall when I am walking, standing or getting up from a chair. When I fall it can be either forward or to either side. There is NO dizziness. It can be several days to a couple of years between episodes. I received a clean bill of health from a cardiologist. Any suggestions?
Fri, 8 May 2015
Hi,
Problems of imbalance can occur due to problems in the autonomic nervous system. Kindly consult a neurologist and you can get Autonomic function tests done to rule out any diseases (orthostatic hypotension) causing an imbalance in sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
Regards,
Dr.Riyanka
Problems of imbalance can occur due to problems in the autonomic nervous system. Kindly consult a neurologist and you can get Autonomic function tests done to rule out any diseases (orthostatic hypotension) causing an imbalance in sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
Regards,
Dr.Riyanka
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