What Symptoms Accompany the Inability to Walk Straight?

The inability to walk straight most often indicates a problem with balance and coordination. The brain's control of balance and walking requires the coordination of multiple systems, including the vestibular system (inner ear), vision, proprioception (sense of body position), and the cerebellum. When any of these systems are affected, it can lead to difficulties walking straight. Other symptoms of impaired balance and coordination might include:

• Dizziness, vertigo, or feeling lightheaded
• Nausea or vomiting
• Poor coordination when reaching for objects
• Stumbling or tripping more frequently
• Changes in vision, such as blurriness or double vision
• Weakness or numbness in legs

The specific combination of symptoms varies depending on the underlying cause.