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Slowness in movement

2022-08-01 14:29:30
My father age 76 is unable to walk properly. His steps are moving ahead automatically. Slowness in movement. Unable to climb up stairs. But can somehow walk down the stairs. Sense in his legs are good. But their is unbalance while he is walking. His handwriting seems to be distorted. Speech is ok but he often stammers these days. He is not diabetic and his CBC report is healthy. Takes blood pressure blood thinning, prostate gland medicine regularly. Post retirement he leads a sedentary lifestyle. His vision is good and their isn't any headache. What could have happened to him?
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Kindly Visit a neurologist in person ,the online forum might not be of much help in your fathers diagnosis .

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Kindly consult with a neurologist and movement disorder specialist

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Kindly discuss for your concern

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This may be Pankinson's disease. It usually occurs past the 7th decade of life and affects body movements. It's progression can be delayed. Consult for apt management.

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According to your sign and symptom your father is suffering from some neurological disorder with age like Parkinson's diese or Alzheimer's disease.
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please keep positive attitude to fight any Disease and any problem of your life.

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