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Im 58 m. brain mri shows profound cerebellar atrophy. i don't have any balance issues. have had lifelong depression, anxiety. can this remain as is?
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Depends upon where: Certain areas of the cerebellum are responsible for various functions such as synergy in movement, equilibrium, and balance. Alcohol has a predilection for the vermis (midline cerebellar structure) which primarily effects balance (tandem gait done during dui testing). It can remain stagnant and it is even possible you were born with the "atrophy." please see your neurologist for a work-up.
Answered 3/24/2018
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