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My balance is off when i'm standing at times feel like my body is swinging back and fotth and i'm not a drinker nor smoke?

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Dr. John Baker answered

Specializes in Neurology

Balance: Balance is multifacted. Should get a good neurologic exam to pinpoint problem. Metabolic, inherited, inner ear or coordination ctr in brain.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/22/2019

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Many causes: Disturbance of balance has many causes, some important see you primary doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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