Unsteadiness
Unsteadiness refers to a feeling of instability, or a feeling that one might fall, as he walks around. Any condition that affects a person's ability to walk, as well as problems with balance, may cause someone to feel unsteady.
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Unsteadiness?
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A male asked:
HELLO ,I have unsteadiness for 2 years,and pain in different parts of my body,all of medical test are ok,can you guide me?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Sudden, brief episodes unsteadiness - like for moment world starts spinning. V. disorienting. Slight cold, slight temperature, but nothing else. Why?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is there an effective cure for unsteadiness and weakness with age?
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A 32-year old asked:
What is the most effective treatment for unsteadiness and weaknes?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I have been told i have mephloquine poisoning from Larium i took over 3 years ago. I get anxiety and unsteadiness daily. What can i do?
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A 38-year old female asked:
After a bronchitis, I've had neck tension/pain and a few days after my unsteadiness 24/7 started and fogginess at times. All tests clear. Any ideas?
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A female asked:
Flew to NYC a week ago- since here I've feeling of unsteadiness, dizziness not lightheaded but like I may fall over throughout the day. Age 44 female ?
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A member asked:
Feel swaying sensation and dizziness and 24/7 mild unsteadiness while walking more than 15 minutes or lying down or sittingfrom 8 years . Is it dangerous?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Doctors what to do for balance/unsteadyness 24/7 for years if ENT apointment take months?:( worred :(
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A 43-year old female asked:
Lightheadedness,dizziness and unsteadiness,tense back of the neck (not tight or stiff),lasts for weeks. Not sure what to do.No known illness.Thanks!
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A 24-year old female asked:
Can vertigo cause a sudden onset of dizziness and a feeling of unsteadiness? Like when ever I move my head I feel like I am swaying and when I walk I feel off balance and like I am trying not to fall.
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A 22-year old female asked:
I have vitreous liquefaction (i got diagonsed by the ophthalmologist as I was experiencing flashes in my peripherals) she said it was nothing to worry about for now. I have also been experiencing dizziness all day and unsteadiness. Is this related?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Headaches, unsteadiness, feeling heart beat, elevated blood pressure. What could this be?
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A 80-year old female asked:
What are the causes of unsteadiness of the hands 2 suggested treatment 3 can i see a Neurologist?
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A 51-year old female asked:
Mild to moderate cerebellar vermian atrophy in 51 year old female. Recent history of unsteadiness, falls and connective tissue disorder ?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Unsteadiness sitting down, random white sparks vision, pressure in ears/dull headache behind ears, forgetfulness, general malaise - why? Two weeks now
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A 56-year old female asked:
My 87 year old mother is in fair health , but has been experiencing wooziness or slight unsteadiness on her feet. It has been nearly 2 months?
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A 34-year old male asked:
4 mths and counting of unsteadiness/lightheadedness 24/7 since 1 night of binge drinking at a wedding.Not a regular heavy drinker. No gait issues. ?
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A 29-year old male asked:
My sugar lvl 5.1,cholesterol 5.4,bp 144/81..ecg and echo 6 times..but always feel tremble and unsteadiness while walking.chest pain.is it nerve prob?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Imbalance unsteadiness for over a week front back swaying -weird pressure in ear ... How to alleviate ? New job need to fly soon worried/how to cope ?
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A 26-year old female asked:
26year old, anxiety sufferer, suffering with bouts of unsteadiness and pressure around head and feeling off balance could I have a brain tumor? Help!!
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A 28-year old male asked:
Dizziness and unsteadiness only when I walk when sitting down I am perfectly fine. It has been happening for 3 months and now Im anxious. Dr tested blood for glucose and thyroid but it was fine. Complications happen only when walking ?
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A 36-year old female asked:
And what about the seizures two times before?is a result of meningitis the dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, loss of memory and othe things?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I've been having unsteadiness and imbalance with ear pressure , did Mri and it was normal so what could this be ? Labyrinthitis? It's been 6 weeks ..
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A 31-year old female asked:
I've been having feelings of unsteadiness and imbalance as if tilting to one side and tipping over , mild ear fullness, blurry vision and weakness ?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Having ears stringed this week. If unsteadiness when walking still carries on what will doc do next? I take amlodipine 10 mg for high blood pressure
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A 40-year old male asked:
Discharge from ear, hearing loss, swoosh sounds from left ear, and some unsteadiness and nauseous, this all after a very bad viral infection. What could it be?
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A 33-year old female asked about a female:
My mom (age 60) stg 4 colon cancer survivor. Struggling a week with foggy head, disorientation, confusion, unsteadiness walking...Antibiotic for sinus?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Why would i feel unsteady if there is nothing wrong with me ive never experienced anything like it before
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