Dizziness is one of those symptoms that almost everyone has experienced at some point. Maybe you stood up too quickly, ...

Whether a particular balance disorder has a cure is often dependent on its cause. Many balance disorders can be cured or managed with treatment. Share on Pinterest Westend61/Getty Images A balance ...

Dizziness or balance problems can feel as though the room is spinning and can occur regardless of sitting, standing, or lying down. 1 This symptom encompasses one of the most frequent patient ...

That moment when you stand up too quickly and the room seems to spin, or when you feel unsteady walking down stairs, might seem like minor inconveniences. However, balance problems can serve as early ...

Last week we discussed the causes of balance loss. Today, we’ll talk about treatments for this problem – primarily medication and vestibular rehabilitation. Medication for dizziness and loss of ...

As we age, changes in physical strength, coordination, and sensory perception may impact our ability to maintain balance. For older adults, loss of balance is more than just a mild inconvenience; it’s ...

Because the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus are seen in more common conditions, it can be overlooked, sometimes for years. The first sign of trouble was difficulty reading. In late 2014 ...

Friedreich’s ataxia is a progressive neuromuscular disease that causes uncoordinated movement, muscle weakness, balance problems, impaired speech, and frequently, heart abnormalities. Most treatments ...

"Dizzy" and "off-balance" may seem interchangeable, but the sensations are unique and don't always accompany one another. For example, you might feel as though you can't seem to stand straight without ...

Vertigo is the sensation that a person’s surroundings are spinning or moving. It has many potential causes, including inner ear or nervous system disorders. Ear infections, migraine, Ménière’s disease ...

A new surgery could help treat a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain that can cause balance problems and memory ...

Dizziness isn’t just an inconvenience — it can be your body’s way of telling you that something needs medical attention. While occasional lightheadedness might not be cause for alarm, persistent or ...