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What Causes Balancing Issues In An Elderly Person?

Hi. I m 77 and healthy but having some problems with balance today . I slept poorly last night. I checked BP and it s OK. I m thinking of ordering B12 capsules. I ve had balance issues in the past and ENT dco thought a virus at the time. YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have issue with your balance of your body that may be because of thyroid problem or anemia or ear infection or ear injury or other reasons.

Consult a ENT specialist for further diagnosis.
Otoscopy examination of ear give exact idea about problems.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..

I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
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What Causes Balancing Issues In An Elderly Person?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have issue with your balance of your body that may be because of thyroid problem or anemia or ear infection or ear injury or other reasons. Consult a ENT specialist for further diagnosis. Otoscopy examination of ear give exact idea about problems. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. I hope this will help you. Get well soon.. Thank you.