Loss of balance can be a distressing problem.
Loss of balance can be a distressing problem. This is especially true among the elderly who can suffer from a serious fall. There are several causes of loss of balance and it is not necessarily due to old age. Some of these causes are treatable and may result in great improvement.
A very common cause of loss of balance is a disease of the nerves. The nerves causing sensation may stop working and the brain may not be able to fell where the limbs are. This results in a loss of balance. It becomes more serious in the dark or when the person closes his eyes. Another cause is the loss of strength of the muscles of the legs also due to loss of function of nerves. The person cannot stand without support and there is a loss of balance.
Another cause of loss of balance is a disruption in the spinal cord. This can also result in the loss of sensation and the person cannot feel his legs causing loss of balance. This can result from disc compression or tumor in the spinal cord.
Brain diseases can also cause a loss of balance. It includes Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
The present technology can help doctors diagnose the cause of loss of balance. Once the diagnosis of the cause is made, appropriate treatment can be instituted.
