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Balance Disorder
What Are the Symptoms of a Balance Disorder?
When balance is impaired, an individual has difficulty maintaining orientation. For example, an individual may experience the "room spinning" and may not be able to walk without staggering, or may not even be able to arise. Some of the symptoms a person with a balance disorder may experience are:
A sensation of dizziness or vertigo (spinning).
Falling or a feeling of falling.
Lightheadedness or feeling woozy.
Visual blurring.
Disorientation.
Some individuals may also experience nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, faintness, changes in heart rate and blood pressure, fear, anxiety, or panic. Some reactions to the symptoms are fatigue, depression, and decreased concentration. The symptoms may appear and disappear over short time periods or may last for a longer period of time.
How Does the Balance System Work?
What Causes a Balance Disorder?
What Are Some Types of Balance Disorders?
How Are Balance Disorders Diagnosed?
How Are Balance Disorders Treated?
How Can you Help your Doctor Make a Diagnosis?
