Symptoms & Signs
Ataxic gait
Moderate
ICD-10: R26 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: लड़खड़ाकर चलना · தமிழ்: தள்ளாடி நடத்தல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತತ್ತರಿಸುತ್ತಾ ನಡೆಯುವುದು · తెలుగు: తడబడుతూ నడవడం · বাংলা: টলতে টলতে হাঁটা · मराठी: डगमगून चालणे · ગુજરાતી: લથડતા ચાલવું
About this condition
Ataxic gait refers to an unsteady, uncoordinated walking pattern where a person may appear to stumble or lose balance frequently. This can be caused by problems in the brain, spinal cord, inner ear, or nerves that affect coordination and balance. Common causes include stroke, vitamin deficiencies, alcohol intoxication, certain medications, or neurological disorders.
Common symptoms
unsteady walking
loss of balance
difficulty coordinating movements
stumbling
wide-based gait
clumsy movements
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours if sudden onset, routine evaluation if gradual
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | लड़खड़ाकर चलना · संतुलन की कमी · चाल में अस्थिरता · लड़खड़ाहट |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தள்ளாடி நடத்தல் · சமநிலை இழப்பு · நடை சீர்குலைவு · தடுமாற்றம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತತ್ತರಿಸುತ್ತಾ ನಡೆಯುವುದು · ಸಮತೋಲನ ಕೊರತೆ · ನಡಿಗೆ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ · ಅಲುಗಾಡುವುದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | తడబడుతూ నడవడం · సమతుల్యత కోల్పోవడం · నడక లోపం · తొట్రిల్లడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | টলতে টলতে হাঁটা · ভারসাম্য হারানো · হাঁটায় সমস্যা · টলোমলো হাঁটা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डगमगून चालणे · शिल्लक नसणे · चालण्यात अडचण · लुकलुकणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | લથડતા ચાલવું · સંતુલન ગુમાવવું · ચાલવામાં તકલીફ · લથડતું ચાલવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Ataxic gait?
unsteady walking, loss of balance, difficulty coordinating movements, stumbling, wide-based gait, clumsy movements.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours if sudden onset, routine evaluation if gradual
Is Ataxic gait common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Ataxic gait?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours if sudden onset, routine evaluation if gradual.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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