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Losing Balance And Falling Down While Walking Or Standing. Serious Problem?

Im 18 now.Recently i felt very weak, that i couldn t concentrate on my studies..suddenly last weak i lost my balance and fell down in my class room. i thought i was weak and so i left it without consulting with a doctor, but after two day i continuously fell down when ever i try to walk or stand, i couldn t balance myself.. im afraid whether it could result in a serious health problem...help me out.
Tue, 14 May 2013
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Sudden falls in a young person can occur due to a number of reasons.
One possible reason is nutritional deficiency. Low Vitamin B12 or folate levels in blood may cause dizziness and falls. Even iron deficiency anaemia may present with dizziness like symptoms.
Other possible reason is hypotension due to either decreased cardiac output or due to syncope. These type of symptoms may occur due to some neurological condition or due to some seizure.
If symptoms reoccur please visit a Doctor for expert evaluation and don't take these symptoms lightly.

Thanks, Hope it helps you.
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD
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Losing Balance And Falling Down While Walking Or Standing. Serious Problem?

Hello Welcome to HCM Sudden falls in a young person can occur due to a number of reasons. One possible reason is nutritional deficiency. Low Vitamin B12 or folate levels in blood may cause dizziness and falls. Even iron deficiency anaemia may present with dizziness like symptoms. Other possible reason is hypotension due to either decreased cardiac output or due to syncope. These type of symptoms may occur due to some neurological condition or due to some seizure. If symptoms reoccur please visit a Doctor for expert evaluation and don t take these symptoms lightly. Thanks, Hope it helps you. Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD