Balance disorder
Balance Disorder
A Balance Disorder is a condition that makes you feel unsteady or dizzy, as if you are moving, spinning, or floating, even though you are standing still or lying down. Balance disorders can be caused by certain health conditions, medications, or a problem in the inner ear or the brain.
Pronunciation
/ba·lance dis·or·der/
Etymology
The term "balance disorder" is derived from the Latin word "bilanx" meaning "two-scaled," and the Greek word "disorder" meaning "lack of order."
Symptoms
Symptoms of a balance disorder may include dizziness, vertigo (a spinning sensation), falling or feeling as if you are going to fall, lightheadedness, faintness, a floating sensation, blurred vision, and disorientation.
Causes
Balance disorders can be caused by a number of different conditions, including Meniere's disease, Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Labyrinthitis, and Vestibular neuronitis. Other causes can include medications, or a problem in the inner ear or the brain.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a balance disorder involves a physical examination and may include tests such as a hearing test, a balance test, and imaging tests such as an MRI or a CT scan.
Treatment
Treatment for a balance disorder depends on the cause and may include medication, physical therapy, or surgery. In some cases, no treatment is necessary and the disorder will resolve on its own.
Related Terms
- Vertigo
- Dizziness
- Labyrinthitis
- Vestibular neuronitis
- Meniere's disease
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Balance disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Balance disorder
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