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Balance disorders are characterized by sudden bouts of dizziness and lightheadedness and of spinning surroundings (vertigo) and are sometimes accompanied by blurry vision and outright disorientation. Side effects include nausea and vomiting.
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As a whole, balance issues often start suddenly and with no obvious causes and are very difficult to diagnose. They are caused by a number of reasons, including arthritis, muscle imbalance and medical conditions such as low blood pressure. The most well known reasons, however, are ailments that affect the organs located within the inner ear. A person's sense of balance is maintained by the balance of fluids in the labyrinth and other inner ear organs that comprise the vestibular system, responsible for keeping a person's head oriented correctly.
These disorders can lead to falls among older adults, which can jeopardize their wellbeing and quality of life by causing serious, often lifelong injuries that are difficult to recover from.
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Treatment usually entails pinpointing the exact cause of the balance issue and treat it. Sometimes this involves medication, while other times the moments of vertigo and dizziness must be coped with, necessitating specialized therapy. In the meantime, patients must clarify with their doctors which activity is safe for them in their current condition.
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