Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM.
I can understand your concern. If you are having repeated episodes of loss of balance along with history of multiple episodes of
concussion, then your complete neurological examination is needed. Your cerebellar and vestibular functions will be evaluated by neurosurgeon. After that you may be advised
CT scan or MRI of head to find out any lesion in brain. You might be prescribed medicines like beta-histidine to control
vertigo, avoid going in dark, full hydration to rule out low BP.
At home, you may follow few tips to evaluate yourself and get relief
: Check your hands whether you are moving tremor like movements, try walking with close eyes to find frequent falls, look for any weakness in limbs. If any of above symptoms are present, you should
consult doctor as soon as possible
: Check your BP if you have manometer at home to find out low BP.
: Avoid walking in darkness
: Find out in your family whether anyone had episode of stroke,
diabetes mellitus,
hypertension. If present, there is possibility that you might be having episodes of "transient ischemic attacks". It is an alarming sign which later on, can lead to
ischemic stroke.
Thanks. Hope it will help you. Take care.