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What Causes Falling Sensation In A 60 Year Old?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014
Question: I have had the sensation of falling several times this week but always catch myself before I actually fall. I am 60 years old. In fairly good health. as far as blood pressure, I've generally tested normal to low.
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ent consultation with interventions.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

I see similar cases amongst vereran people who visit my clinic.

There are number of possibilties, which can cause dizziness in your age.


possibilities includes:

Eye ( errors of refraction)
Cervical spine( spondylitis)
Ear related (bppv, meniers disease, vestibular neuronitis).
Any fluctuations in Bp,
Any fluctuation in blood sugar,
Electrolytes disturbances.


I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get detailed ENT examination, balance tests, audiometry tests for associated hearing loss, x ray carvical spine- spondylosis, blood tests- hemoglobin percentage, serum electrolytes, blood sugar, eye testing.


Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Falling Sensation In A 60 Year Old?

Brief Answer: Ent consultation with interventions. Detailed Answer: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I see similar cases amongst vereran people who visit my clinic. There are number of possibilties, which can cause dizziness in your age. possibilities includes: Eye ( errors of refraction) Cervical spine( spondylitis) Ear related (bppv, meniers disease, vestibular neuronitis). Any fluctuations in Bp, Any fluctuation in blood sugar, Electrolytes disturbances. I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and get detailed ENT examination, balance tests, audiometry tests for associated hearing loss, x ray carvical spine- spondylosis, blood tests- hemoglobin percentage, serum electrolytes, blood sugar, eye testing. Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.