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Content updated on May 23, 2022
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Peripheral cyanosis
History of cerebrovascular disorder
Numbness of the body
Slurred speech
Low back pain
Seizure attack
Neck pain / stiffness
Fainting with loss of consciousness
Dizziness
Impossible to walk normally
Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
Muscle weakness in the limbs
Change in personality
Numbness / sensory disorder
Back pain
Possible Causes
- Progressive subcortical vascular encephalopathy
Progressive subcortical vascular encephalopathy (PSVE) occurs due to fatty deposits and blood clot in the blood vessels that supply the white-matter and deep structures of the brain resulting in their damage. It's most common in elderly individuals, suffering from hypertension.
- Alzheimer dementia (AD)
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. The brain shrinks affecting memory and behavior. Symptoms worsen over time, and can interfere with daily life. Increasing age increases the risk for Alzheimer dementia.
- Cushing syndrome
This condition is caused by excessive amounts of a hormone called cortisol. This may be caused consumption of some steroid medications or the body itself may produce too much cortisol.
- Dehydration
- Acute low back pain
- Anemia
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Cancer pain
- Hypothyroidism
Related Serious Diseases
- Cervical cord injury
Injury to the spinal cord at the neck level. This is often caused by falls or accidents.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have difficulty in getting up from a chair on your own?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you have problems focusing or a reduced sense of awareness in your surroundings?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan