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I always lose my balance while walking because there are times that my knee weakens and sometimes i stumble.

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Hytpotension: There are several potential reasons for that. Most common reason is hypotension, I would recommend taking your blood pressure it might be low. However there are also other reasons for losing balance. Either mostly neurological reasons or sometimes problems with the ears.

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Answered 7/1/2015

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A member asked:

I always lose my balance while walking because there are times that my knee weakens and sometimes i stumble.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Dr Feola agreed

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When walking, my knees often click until they finally pop, then the clicking stops. The pop sounds and feels different from the click. This happens numerous times throughout the day. Is this a knee disorder?