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Suggest Treatment For Sudden Imbalance

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2016

Question: I am frequently loosing my balance and doo fall

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Inner ear problems and general medical conditions to be investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. The problem of losing balance and frequent falls can be due to problems in the brain or inner ear.

2. The cerebellum or smaller brain is an important structure to maintain balance in a person. The MRI scan brain was recommended to know if there is any condition in the brain which might be causing your symptoms. The results show that there is no such problem in the brain which can be causing your symptoms.

3. It is suggested that you get evaluated for balance related problems by the neurologist and ENT specialist. The inner ear has a vestibular apparatus which maintains balance.

4. Any problem in the inner ear can cause you to have frequent fall and lose balance. There are some tests that the ENT specialist does to know if you have inner ear conditions.

5. Generalized weakness, anemia and fatigue can also cause frequent falls. Your doctor should evaluate your brain blood supply to know if there is any blocks in the carotid and vertebral arteries which supplying blood to the brain from the heart.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (2 hours later)

Hi,
I was told that my blood supply to the brain is good - carotid arteries in a neck. Furthermore I was evaluated by the neurologist with no result. He was aided b y the MRI report, which was negative.
I have a hearing problem on a left side (hearing device) and suffering a constant his in the ears for years. By the way ENT abbreviation, what it stands for?
I am on a coctai of medication for high blood pressure, had a cancer (prostatectomy 2013) problems wit kidney GRT (hovering around 30 points)

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
ENT is the ear, nose and throat specialist doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

1. The ENT means ear, nose and throat specialist doctor. Some people can have ear related problems which cause dizziness, vertigo and frequent falling. Therefore I suggested that you consult the ENT specialist. Your earlier left ear problem needs an evaluation if it concerns any condition of the inner ear which would be causing your symptoms.

2. Rarely some medicines for hypertension can cause low blood pressure and I hope your neurologist is aware of the medicines you take.

3. Treatment for cancer can cause weakness in patients and this also requires to be investigated.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (2 hours later)

Hi,
the low pressure medicine has been checked by the neurologist.
The GP is aware of the cancer treatment.
The audiologist is responsible for the left ear.
I guess that will leave the ENT specialist.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please consult the ENT specialist for detailed evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxxxxx,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

1. It is good to know that the neurologist and GP are aware of the blood pressure and cancer treatments respectively.

2. The audiologist is aware of the hearing function of the left ear.

3, This leaves you with the ENT specialist and you are right that the ENT probably needs to assess your balancing function and search for a cause for your frequent falling and balance problem.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar