Question 1

what are the reasons that causes loss of balance or equalibrium?

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Cause balance loss: There are many reasons you can lose your balance or equilibrium. These include vision loss, nerve damage in legs, muscle weakness, arthritis, spinal cord problems, medication side effects, brain disorders, and inner ear problems.

Question 2

what are the common causes of loss of balance?

Accepted Answer

Infection, infarct.: Loss of balance can occur due to inner ear problems or due to specific lesions in the brain (the cerebellum). These problems can arise from viral infections or malignancies or infarcts. The best thing to do is to not attempt to self diagnose but to see your primary physician or a neurologist for further evaluation.

Question 3

could a sudden weight change cause a loss of balance?

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Dizziness: Abrupt weight loss may result in dehydration due to acute water losses. This can cause dehydration which will cause dizziness manifesting as loss of balance.  When dieting, it is important to drink at least half your weight in water in ounces.

Question 4

do lots of people get loss of balance, or is it unusual?

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Unusual: Loss of balance is a symptom not a diagnosis it could be due to a variety of conditions some relatively common such as a fall in blood pressure on rising due to low muscle tone , dehydration anemia etc to more significant problems like cerebellar disorders, drug side effects, metabolic problems such as low sugar and ear disease.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: loss of balance?

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Loss of balance: "Balance problems are conditions that make you feel unsteady or dizzy."  REF:   http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/balance-problems/home/ovc-20166187

Question 6

loss of balance when standing up or sitting down, what causes it at 90?

Accepted Answer

One possibility.: The loss of balance may actually be a pre- fainting spell. As we get older the bodies ability to fight gravity is decreased. As a result the blood vessels do not contract as rapidly and if you stand quickly they will not be able to respond and push blood against gravity. This will cause a transient decrease in blood flow to the brain and make one unsteady.

Question 7

is it possible to have loss of balance when getting up from lying down for 2 days?

Accepted Answer

Yes, possibly.: The loss of balance may actually be a pre- fainting spell. After lying down for 2 days the bodies ability to fight gravity is decreased. As a result the blood vessels do not contract as rapidly and if you stand quickly they will not be able to respond and push blood against gravity. This will cause a transient decrease in blood flow to the brain and make one unsteady.

Question 8

dizziness and loss of balance, what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: See your doctor to have a complete physical exam to determine the cause of dizziness and loss of balance.

Question 9

what should i do if i have loss of balance and headaches?

Accepted Answer

Imaging: I'd see a neurologist, but you're going to need a ct or MRI of the head.

Question 10

should i be concerned if i have dizziness, loss of balance, feeling of fainting etc?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: Unfortunately, there are many conditions that can cause those symptoms, from very mild (like ear infections, sinus infections, etc.) to more serious. Balance and dizziness problems are often due to conditions in the inner ear, but not always. I would absolutely recommend seeing your physician. Best of luck to you!

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