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What Causes Disorientation And Loss Of Balance In An Elderly Person?
Hi, I am worried about my unsteadiness, loss of balance, disorientation at times when driving. I tend to drop items frequently, run into walls and generally feel unsteady with mobility at times.. otherwise am active at ymca, work every day, 70 yrs, old... what are these signals about? Thank you, sincerely Curtis
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Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Here neurological examination along with reflexes has to be checked...
Otological examination also needed to rule out Otological causes...
According to cause further specific treatment given
Your blood pressure also needs to be checked along with random sugar estimation...
If cause not obvious than CT or MRI like investigation done to rule out organic causes...
Take care
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Here neurological examination along with reflexes has to be checked...
Otological examination also needed to rule out Otological causes...
According to cause further specific treatment given
Your blood pressure also needs to be checked along with random sugar estimation...
If cause not obvious than CT or MRI like investigation done to rule out organic causes...
Take care
Consult physician for examination
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