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What Causes Lack Of Body Balance Along With Dizziness?

Hello Doctor,My father is 85, old but without any physical complications. The last few years he has been having this sensation of head reeling - which is usually in the romping ( mid morning ). He finds it difficult to walk or stand or sit upright as he gets an uncomfortable feeling and experiences lack of balance. It is a little better when he Islington down. His BP is normal and we have done an MRI of the brain and the report was normal. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Wed, 7 Sep 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
Normal MRI suggest organic causes of his symptoms can be eliminated.A normal BP too also suggest BP related causes are less likely.Other possible causes of lack of balance and dizziness may include:
-Anemia
-Hypoglycemia
-Dehydration
-Metabolic/ionic disorders
-Medications
-Anxiety disorders
-Inner ear problems like sensory nerve injury
-Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
-Vestibular neuritis
-Poor blood circulation
-Neurological problems like MS....
I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination and work-ups.Test like fasting blood sugar, serum electrolytes, full blood count, CRP may be needed for initial evaluation.The treatment of his condition will depend on the underlying cause.I will however recommend the following:
-Eat well and balanced
-Take enough fluids
-Avoid using caffeine, alcohol, salt and tobacco
-Enough sleep
-Avoid stress
-Lie or sit down when dizzy
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
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What Causes Lack Of Body Balance Along With Dizziness?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Normal MRI suggest organic causes of his symptoms can be eliminated.A normal BP too also suggest BP related causes are less likely.Other possible causes of lack of balance and dizziness may include: -Anemia -Hypoglycemia -Dehydration -Metabolic/ionic disorders -Medications -Anxiety disorders -Inner ear problems like sensory nerve injury -Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo -Vestibular neuritis -Poor blood circulation -Neurological problems like MS.... I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination and work-ups.Test like fasting blood sugar, serum electrolytes, full blood count, CRP may be needed for initial evaluation.The treatment of his condition will depend on the underlying cause.I will however recommend the following: -Eat well and balanced -Take enough fluids -Avoid using caffeine, alcohol, salt and tobacco -Enough sleep -Avoid stress -Lie or sit down when dizzy Hope my answer will help you Best regards