 [ Symptoms ] why is drinking water important during exercise [ Disease ] you should get medical attention for your brother as soon as possible these symptoms could relate to a variety of ailments and only a health care professional doing a physical examination can give you a diagnosis any time a person is symptoms get worse or change suddenly it is worth a trip to the doctor is office in your brother is case this is especially true because his symptoms are causing him to be unable to walk i do not want to alarm you but i urge you to seek medical attention for your brother as soon as possible best wishes to you both