Symptom combination
Difficulty Walking and Loss Of Balance
16 conditions commonly cause both difficulty walking and loss of balance in India.
Conditions causing both symptoms
Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified vertebral artery
Emergency
sudden dizziness, vertigo, loss of balance, double vision
ℹ️ immediately - call ambulance
Friedreich ataxia
Serious
difficulty walking, loss of balance, muscle weakness, slurred speech
ℹ️ within 24 hours
Alcoholic polyneuropathy
Moderate
numbness in feet and hands, tingling sensation, muscle weakness, burning pain
ℹ️ within 24 hours
Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of right vertebral artery
Emergency
dizziness, vertigo, difficulty walking, double vision
ℹ️ immediately - call emergency services
Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified vertebral artery
Emergency
sudden dizziness, loss of balance, difficulty walking, double vision
ℹ️ immediately - call emergency services
Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified vertebral artery
Emergency
sudden dizziness, loss of balance, severe headache, difficulty walking
ℹ️ immediately - call ambulance
Cerebral infarction due to embolism of other precerebral artery
Emergency
sudden dizziness, loss of balance, difficulty walking, blurred vision
ℹ️ immediately - call ambulance
Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of right cerebellar artery
Emergency
severe dizziness, loss of balance, vertigo, difficulty walking
ℹ️ immediately - call ambulance
Frequently asked questions
What causes difficulty walking and loss of balance together in India?
Common conditions that cause both include:
Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified vertebral artery, Friedreich ataxia, Alcoholic polyneuropathy, Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of right vertebral artery, Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified vertebral artery.
When should I see a doctor for difficulty walking and loss of balance?
See a doctor within 24 hours if symptoms are severe,
persistent beyond 2 days, or worsening. Call 112 for any emergency.
Important: This is general health information only — not medical advice.
Always consult a qualified doctor. Emergency: call 112.
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