Suggest Treatment For Vertigo And Balance Issues While Bending Down And Walking

Posted on Thu, 7 Nov 2024

Question: I have a severe Balance problem, when bending over and walking. Any idea what could be the problem. The VA can't figure it out. Have had a CT SCAN.Can not have a MRI because I have a Pacemaker.

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vertigo for evaluation.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

At your age, imbalance can be because of many central and peripheral vestibular disorders like meneires disease, BPPV, labrynthitis, viral infection etc. CT scan is normal and suggests there is no severe lesion in the brain.

This needs clinical evaluation and treatment. There is no over the counter drug for imbalance, all are prescription medicines; so consult with the doctor and get treated.

Hope my answers have helped you.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Deepashree
ENT Specialist

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