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Loss of balance or unsteadiness. Losing your balance while walking, or feeling imbalanced, can result from: Vestibular problems. Abnormalities in your inner ear can cause a sensation of a floating or heavy head and unsteadiness in the dark. Nerve damage to your legs (peripheral neuropathy).
Vestibular neuritis is an inner ear disorder that results in severe vertigo, dizziness and balance issues. It can come on suddenly and last anywhere from one week to several months — and in some cases, even years.
Inner ear and balance. Semicircular canals and otolith organs — called the utricle and saccule — in your inner ear contain fluid and fine, hairlike sensors. These sensory hair cells help you keep your eyes focused on a target when your head is in motion. They also help you keep your balance.
Inner ear disorders. Labyrinthitis: Labyrinthitis is inflammation in your labyrinth, the inner ear system that’s responsible for hearing and balance. Vestibular neuritis: Vestibular neuritis is inflammation of the vestibulocochlear nerve in your inner ear.
Peripheral vestibular disorders (PVD): Conditions that impact your inner ear or the nerve that carries balance signals to your brain (vestibular nerve). Central vestibular disorders (CVD): Conditions that impact parts of your brain that process balance signals from your peripheral vestibular system. The most common vestibular disorders are:
Balance disorders can be caused by certain health conditions, medications, or a problem in the inner ear or the brain. A balance disorder can profoundly affect daily activities and cause psychological and emotional hardship.
Vertigo is a sensation of feeling off balance. If you have these dizzy spells, you might feel like you are spinning or that the world around you is spinning. Causes of Vertigo. Vertigo is often...
Vestibular balance disorders can affect your balance and make you feel disoriented. Common causes include inner ear problems, medicines, infections, and traumatic brain injury. These disorders can occur at any age. But they are most common as you get older.
Vestibular neuritis. A viral infection somewhere else in your body, such as chickenpox or measles, can bring on this disorder that affects the nerve that sends sound and balance information...
Balance problems can arise from various causes, including inner ear disorders, neurological conditions, and physical injuries. Recognizing the symptoms and risk factors can help you seek appropriate treatment and manage your condition effectively.