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What can cause slight balance problems?
Causes of balance problems include:
- infections of your ear.
- inner ear problems.
- head injury.
- poor blood circulation.
- certain medications.
- chemical imbalance in your brain.
- low blood pressure.
- high blood pressure.
Why do I feel like I’m off balance?
There are many possible causes of dizziness; common ones include low blood pressure, anemia, dehydration, disorders of the endocrine system (diabetes, thyroid disease), heart conditions, high blood pressure, viral and bacterial infections, head trauma, neurological disorders, hyperventilation, heat-related disorders …
What is the best treatment for balance problems?
Common treatments for balance problems include:
- Healthy eating and exercise to maintain normal blood pressure.
- Physical therapy (exercises to strengthen muscles to help restore balance)
- Positioning procedures to move particles in the ear.
- Surgery to remove a tumor.
How do you fix balance problems?
Your treatment may include:
- Balance retraining exercises (vestibular rehabilitation). Therapists trained in balance problems design a customized program of balance retraining and exercises.
- Positioning procedures.
- Diet and lifestyle changes.
- Medications.
- Surgery.
Do balance disorders go away?
A balance disorder is a condition in which a person frequently feels dizzy or unbalanced while standing, sitting, or lying down and these symptoms continue over a period of time. Most often, balance problems that are not associated with a balance disorder go away on their own within 1-2 weeks.
What kind of doctor do you see for balance problems?
If you think that you have a balance disorder, schedule an appointment with your doctor. Your doctor may refer you to an otolaryngologist, a doctor with special training in problems of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.
What balance disorder feels like?
Signs and symptoms of balance problems include: Sense of motion or spinning (vertigo) Feeling of faintness or lightheadedness (presyncope) Loss of balance or unsteadiness.
What kind of doctor do I see for balance problems?
To find out if you have a balance problem, your primary doctor may suggest that you see an otolaryngologist and an audiologist. An otolaryngologist is a physician and surgeon who specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, neck, and throat.
What causes walking imbalance?
Losing your balance while walking, or feeling imbalanced, can result from: Vestibular problems. Abnormalities in your inner ear can cause a sensation of a floating or heavy head and unsteadiness in the dark. Nerve damage to your legs (peripheral neuropathy).
Is there any medication for loss of balance?
Your healthcare professional may prescribe motion-sickness medications such as meclizine (Antivert) to relieve the acute feelings of vertigo and dizziness, and possibly methylprednisolone to reduce inner ear inflammation. An antibiotic is sometimes prescribed.
Why do I feel like I have lost my balance?
A loss of balance often occurs due to a problem with the signals the ear sends to the brain. These usually control our sense of balance and spatial awareness. However, if a person has a condition that affects the brain or inner ear, they may experience a loss of balance, spinning sensations, unsteadiness, lightheadedness, or dizziness.
How does your little toe affect your balance?
This is one of those yes and no types of questions. Yes, the little toe effects your ability to balance because it is part of the foot. The entire surface of your foot reacts by changing shape and orientation when you step on uneven surfaces, such as walking on grass, or sand, or over rocks.
What to do if you lose your sense of balance?
Many different conditions can affect a person’s sense of balance, so it is best to see a doctor to diagnose the underlying cause. Treatment for loss of balance may involve taking medication, making lifestyle changes, or even undergoing surgery in some cases.
Why do so many people have balance problems?
Causes of Balance Problems. People are more likely to have problems with balance as they get older. But age is not the only reason these problems occur. In some cases, you can help reduce your risk for certain balance problems. Some balance disorders are caused by problems in the inner ear.