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Loss Of Balance, Weakness, Had 7 Infections During 6 Months. Normal Scan Results. Any Ideas?

my son has had 7 ear infections in the last 6 months....just had tubes put in his ears last week.....main trouble is his balnce is off ,,he is weak..tied all the time.....the MRI CAME BACK OK,..CAT SCAN CAME BACK OK...BLOOD WORK IS OK.....NEED HELP......THANKS...SUSAN ,,,,P.S....HIS BALANCE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REALLY BAD SINCE NOV...
Fri, 3 May 2013
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Hi Susan,

Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.

Balance is a function of vestibular system and cerebellum of the brain.

As he is having recurrent infections, the spread of infection to inner ear may lead to labyrinthitis which may effect his balance by causing giddiness.

His neurological status has to be examined.

I advise you to consult for the physical examination of the child and for referral to an ENT specialist and pediatric neurologist for further examination and investigations.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards.
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Loss Of Balance, Weakness, Had 7 Infections During 6 Months. Normal Scan Results. Any Ideas?

Hi Susan, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. Balance is a function of vestibular system and cerebellum of the brain. As he is having recurrent infections, the spread of infection to inner ear may lead to labyrinthitis which may effect his balance by causing giddiness. His neurological status has to be examined. I advise you to consult for the physical examination of the child and for referral to an ENT specialist and pediatric neurologist for further examination and investigations. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.