Question 1

what is the definition or description of: gait instability?

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Gait instability=: a deviation from normal walking,  inability to maintain coordinated walking mechanics,.

Question 2

should i go hiking if i have an unstable gait?

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If level ground: Just sort of common sense, uneven terrain can create a greater risk of falling and injury.  Maybe, use assistive device or hold onto a companion until you stabilize.  Prepare for your hike by getting some gait rehabilitation with a good physical therapist.

Question 3

what is an unsteady gait? what causes it?

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Examples: Most commonly an unsteady gait is due to alcohol intoxication or recreational or medical drug use.  Virtually any disease or trauma to head and/or neck can make gait unstable.  When this occurs due to brain or inner ear problem, balance is off and you can fall.

Question 4

common causes of a clumsy gait?

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Cervical stenosis : One cause that i see in my clinic is myelopathy from cervical spine or thoracic spine compression.

Question 5

do symptoms like unsteady gait go away quickly?

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It depend: We have different reason for unsteady gait, it depend on the reason it may go away quickly or take long time or stay forever.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: unsteady gait?

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Unsteady gait: lack of balance when walking.

Question 7

what can i use for grandma's unsteady gait if she doesn't have a doctor yet?

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It is very hard to: We have to know why she is having unsteady gait. We can’t advise something without some facts, maybe she could use walker in the meanwhile tell see the doctor.

Question 8

are there some genetic reasons i get unsteady gait off and on?

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See below: A normal gait is a very complex and fluid set of movements. The arms move synchronously with the opposite leg, the ankles nearly touch, and the heel strikes first. A normal gait requires the integration of the following systems: visual, vestibular, auditory, cerebellar, basal ganglia, sensory, and muscular. An abnormality in any one of the systems can cause a problem with gait and can lead to fall.

Question 9

unsteady gait and prolonged light periods?

Accepted Answer

Early ovarian: failure can lead to irregular menstruation.  Any illness frankly can cause you to have irregular periods and unsteady gait.  Check your nutrition, then make sure you don't have an infection such as vaginitis or sinusitis.  Then check a pregnancy test.  If negative, proceed to your healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.  Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 10

are there abnormalities with your bone structure that could make you have an unstable gait?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are several biomechanical conditions of the feet that can cause unsteady gait.  It can also be leg hip or low back problems.  See podiatrist or orthopedist.

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