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Can Dehydration Cause Loss Of Balance With Still Vision In A Teenager?

My 16yr old son had a weird episode today. He was standing in the hallway and was looking my way but his eyes went still and he was staring ahead not focusing on anything. I was concerned and then he fell down on the floor on his side for a short time. I am assuming from his lack of healthy choices he was probably dehydrated and passed out because of it. He had mentioned earlier after leaving church that he was very thirsty so he grabbed a bottled water and downed it. I still feel I should be concerned and look further into the cause of this. What do you think?
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you wondering if dehydration cause loss of balance with still vision in a teenager also known as vertigo . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like ear infection , condition like meniere's disease , low blood glucose or iron level , side effect of medicine or dehydration . I would suggest you to keep your self hydrate and take lot of fluid but no caffeinated . If condition doesn't get well then consult ENT specialist for porper examination . Doctor will examine with otoscope , order balance test , rotatory chair test and blood test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like amoxicillin , antiemetic drug along with vestibular therapy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Dehydration Cause Loss Of Balance With Still Vision In A Teenager?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you wondering if dehydration cause loss of balance with still vision in a teenager also known as vertigo . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like ear infection , condition like meniere s disease , low blood glucose or iron level , side effect of medicine or dehydration . I would suggest you to keep your self hydrate and take lot of fluid but no caffeinated . If condition doesn t get well then consult ENT specialist for porper examination . Doctor will examine with otoscope , order balance test , rotatory chair test and blood test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like amoxicillin , antiemetic drug along with vestibular therapy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari