Case 1. E. J. K. (JHH 538898), a 53-year-old man, complained of numbness in the hands and feet and stumbling gait of one year's duration. He also noted that he frequently dropped things and that ...

Symptoms can develop over a year or more and include drastic weight loss, stumbling gait (meaning an unstable walking pattern), extreme thirst and urination, and reduced fear of people.

What is staggering disease? The disease gets its name from the stumbling gait exhibited by the animals sickened with it, including the cougar. Felines lose their ability to use their back legs ...

A person's gait, or how they stand and walk, can reveal valuable information about their health. With older patients especially, these metrics are important, as they can help doctors monitor stroke ...