Imbalance / Ataxia

Imbalance and Ataxia are conditions where a person has difficulty maintaining balance, coordination, and smooth body movements. Patients may feel unsteady, experience frequent falls, or find it hard to control arm, leg, or speech movements. The most common cause is damage to the cerebellum (the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination).

Common Causes

• Stroke or head injury
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Cerebellar Degeneration (hereditary or acquired)
• Alcohol or Drug Toxicity
• Vitamin Deficiency (B12, Vitamin E, etc.)
• Infections of the brain
• Tumors affecting the cerebellum

Symptoms

• Unsteady gait or frequent falls
• Lack of limb coordination
• Difficulty performing daily tasks like writing or buttoning clothes
• Slurred or unclear speech
• Abnormal or jerky eye movements
• Loss of posture or difficulty standing still

When to Seek Medical Help?

• Sudden imbalance or difficulty walking
• Frequent unexplained falls
• Difficulty coordinating routine activities
• Associated symptoms like speech, vision, or sensory problems

Treatment Options

• Detailed neurological examination with MRI & blood tests
• Treating the underlying cause (stroke, vitamin deficiency, etc.)
• Medications for symptom management
• Physiotherapy & balance training
• Speech therapy (if speech/swallowing is affected)
• Occupational therapy for daily activity improvement

About Dr. Vinay Agrawal

Dr. Vinay Agrawal is a senior Neurologist in Agra with expertise in treating imbalance, ataxia, and other coordination disorders. He combines advanced diagnostic methods with comprehensive treatment to help patients regain independence and confidence.

• MD (Medicine) – Gold Medalist
• DM (Neurology)
• Senior Consultant Neurophysician
• Clinic Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Address: 165-B, Nehru Nagar, Behind Women’s Plaza, Near Shri Talkies, Agra-5
• Phone: 0562-2521712, Mobile: 09412750301