Dizziness & loss of balance

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Asked for Female, 31 Years

Can low ferritin level cause dizziness and loss of balance while walking. MY FERRITIN Level is 7.1 ng/ml. However b12 & d seems in normal range I am feeling unequilibrium in body, as if body is floating or walking on a pillow

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Dr. Amitabh Gupta

Neurologist 19 yrs exp Delhi

Can be cause of dizziness yes but loss of balance is unlikely.

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Need to get evaluated.

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Dr. Abhijit Verma

Neurosurgeon 13 yrs exp Jajpur

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Dr. Gautam Arora Neurologist 20 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gautam Arora

Neurologist 20 yrs exp Delhi

You need to be evaluated promptly for ataxia. Likely with MRI brain to check for any cerebellum involvement.

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