If you have ageing parents at home, you may encounter multiple symptoms that will seem normal with age. However, losing balance and having poor muscle control need expert medical attention. Thus, the loss of dynamic balance is not a normal phenomenon while ageing.
Dr Sandeep Nayani explains that such a loss of balance is called ataxia. It could arise due to multiple problems in the brain that are left untreated or undiscovered. People of all ages can suffer from ataxia, including children and youngsters. Hence, it is not a problem that surfaces due to old age.
It could start with poor muscle control and progress to changes in speech. Depending on the severity of your symptoms and age, you can consult with a neurologist and seek medical help for it. Many young children develop ataxia due to genetic inheritance, and youngsters may suffer due to brain demyelination or multiple scoliosis.
In addition, many middle-aged people suffer from poor muscle control due to substance abuse and alcohol addiction. Moreover, elderly people may lose their muscle control due to brain stroke and degeneration of brain cells with age.
Dr Sandeep Nayani is a renowned neurologist in Hyderabad associated with Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad. Due to his vast experience in the field, he can prescribe medications and diagnostic tests for assessing the condition.

Quick Fact Checks

1. What are the signs of ataxia?
Ataxia may arise, with poor muscle control being the primary symptom. However, below are some symptoms to notice before seeking professional medical help (0:19):
- Loss of balance while walking
- Tendency to fall when trying to walk swiftly
- Slurred speech or a significant change in the way of talking
- Loss of coordination in hands
- Inability to balance the hand movements while eating, drinking, or holding an object
2. How do neurologists diagnose ataxia?
Neurologists prescribe diagnostic tests to diagnose ataxia and examine the internal condition of the brain. They may physically examine the patients' activities, muscle movements, and speech coordination. Additionally, you may have to go for CT, MRI (1:33), and EEG to identify the underlying cause of the problem (0:19). Neurologists look for swelling, addiction-based problems, and degeneration of brain cells through scan results.
3. Who is Dr Sandeep Nayani?
Dr Sandeep Nayani is a neurologist in Hyderabad having more than 13 years of experience in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. He is available on Apollo 24|7 portal, and you can book an appointment with him for an online consultation or in-person session at the hospital.
4. What is the qualification of Dr Sandeep Nayani?
Dr Sandeep Nayani has completed his MBBS and holds a DM and MD in neurology. He is an expert in identifying neurological problems in people of all ages and delivers proper treatment according to their underlying causes. He is also fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam.
5. What are the treatments available for poor muscle control?
The treatment for each individual varies as per the cause, and it may differ from one patient to another. However, the primary step is to go for a physiotherapy session (1:56) to assess the improvement in the condition. Apart from this, doctors may also prescribe medications (1:53) involving steroids to help the patients. Patients may also need to consume immunomodulatory drugs if they are diagnosed with demyelination of brain cells.
6. Is it possible to cure ataxia?
Once a patient suffers from poor muscle control, it may not be possible to recover to normal conditions completely. As much as the medication is helpful, elderly people might need regular physiotherapy and assisted ambulation to help them manage the condition.


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