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Can cervical stenosis cause dizziness when walking? which vertebrae are most likely involved?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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No: No cervical vertebra are not responsible for your balance. So look with your doctor for other reason.

Answered 10/11/2015

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What would be the most likely cause of sudden decreased proprioception as in loss of visuo-spatial depth perception and orientation (cannot walk straight line, bump into curbs when driving/parking, drop objects etc)? No dizziness or wobbly gait?

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