loss of balance following head injury any advice?
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It will get better - I promise!  I have been deaf in my left ear since I was 3 because of mumps.  The mumps destroyed the hairs in my inner ear that pass sound to my brain and also affected my balance.  And then, to top it off, at 14 I developed scoliosis - curvature of the spine - which also affects my balance.  \n\nI'm now in my 30s and I can manage to keep my balance in high heels after drinking several tequilas.  I'm not trying to make light; I also suffered from dizzy spells and once passed out in a trolley in Morrisons which was hugely embarrassing.  However, it does get better - it's a case of readjusting.  Follow the doctors' advice - the body is an amazing thing and it will get used to the situtation.  It will be weird for a while, but he will get better.  Just tell him to avoid the tequila and high heels for a while as that takes practice!
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This sensation can be caused by a broad range of conditions... anemia, low blood pressure, head trauma, etc. Sounds like yours is a lingering symptom of an inner ear infection or fluid on the ear drum. Do you hear a garbling of words when around LOUD noise?\nIf the light headed-off balance sensation is a chronic symptom, I would recommend contacting your physician and seeing if they can find & treat the cause. It may be as simple to alleviate as taking a series of antibiotics &/or decongestants to dry up the fluid that is impairing your equilibrium.
784241
sounds like there is no cause for concern....\n\nyou probably sustained a small bruise underneath your skin where you hit your head. this should go away within 1-2 weeks. it's actually better for you to have a bump outside of the skull (it's the ones on the inside that we worry about-indications of these would be a dent on the skull).\n\npeople that die from internal injuries are usually people that ignore symptoms.\n\nyou can ice the bump for 15-20 mins at a time. do this 3-4 times a day. make sure to cover the ice pack with a washcloth so the ice isn't being applied directly to the skin.\n\nfor pain take 200-400mg of ibuprofen every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.\n\nthings to watch for that require an immediate trip to the emergency room are:\n\n-severe headache that won't go away\n-nausea or vomiting\n-dizziness or feelings of faintness\n-confused or disoriented\n\nthese are all signs of a head injury and you'll need to seek medical attention asap\n\nfor now just take the ibuprofen and have someone watch you for the next couple of hours. do not take aspirin products-these thin your blood and in the event that you do have a head injury, the aspirin can make it worse.
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Yeah I take coummadin too and get dizzy and even fall though we are uncertain if it the drug itself causing the problem or if it is just my MS. \n If You experience dizziness, consider these tips:\n\nBe aware of the possibility of losing your balance, which can lead to falling and serious injury.  \n\nSit or lie down immediately when you feel dizzy. \n\nAvoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery if you experience frequent dizziness. \n\nUse good lighting if you get up in the night. \n\nWalk with a cane for stability. \n\nAvoid using caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. Excessive use of these substances can restrict your blood vessels and worsen your signs and symptoms. \n\nWork closely with your doctor to manage your symptoms effectively. \n\nMayo clinic they suggest these tips
335389
Get your sneakers or most comfortable and flexible shoes, and find a step with something you can hang on to, you will need help with your balance: holding on to the rail, back of a chair, or whatever, place the ball of your feet ( from the center to the toes) on the step. Lower your heels slowly and then up on yor tiptoes counting to 3. lower slowly and repeat 8 times. do 3 series of these. Then you can try doing the same with your feet turned out (for the inner calves) and feet turned in (outer calves ). When you get stronger, try doing this exercise on only one foot at a time. Do these exercises on alternate days, to let your muscles rest and develope. You'll see results in two weeks. \nThe other alternative is surgery, which I would not recomend. These exercises work wonders. Walking and riding a bike also work well, these however isolate the muscles you are trying to develope.
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Definitely see a doctor about this. Brain damage can occur if she suffered head trauma. Fainting is caused by lack of oxygen to the brain due to poor circulation or a number of other sources. If it's for a short period of time, there shouldn't be too many long term problems, but if it's for 4-5minutes or more, large amounts of brain cells can die. I repeat, go see a doctor about this.
1106549
Any loss of consciousness should be considered problematic.  Your friend probably suffered a concussion.  I strongly recommend having him/her checked out at the ER.
934479
I was wondering if it could be an inner ear infection since that would affect balance, but you say you've been to the ear doctor. All those tests and they can't find anything?\n\nA lady I know told me she had vertigo, which causes dizziness and loss of balance, but it seemed like there wasn't any effective treatment for it.  I just did a search on vertigo and came up with this, maybe it will help you:\nhttp://www.drdaveanddee.com/dizziness.html
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I would see a Neurologist for this issue.  Or you may have athletes foot.  See a doctor.
848470
It could be vertigo, I had that after an accident, it is due to the inner ear. There is medication for it.
290912
I can't exactly tell you what the problem is, but my wife is a doctor of audiology.  Ifyou have that kind of dizziness/off balanced, it can be a sign of some inner ear infection or one of several other problems.  I suggest you get into see an ear nose and throut doctor who will send you to an audiologist for tests such as a vng/eng or abr.  Some of these  can be fixed relatively quickly.  If you can go straight to an audioligist, who specializes in hearing and balance testing, I suggest you go there first.  Your ear is the area that provides you with balance and anything that causes you to be off balance should be dealt with by a professional.  Good luck!
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my wife had a brain injury 10 weeks ago coma for 3 weeks is recovering slowly but recovering don't seem to be any brain damage just a lot of slow memories but seems to be all there so far BUT brain damage is different in all people i hope you have a lot of good luck & get back the person you love the way thay were
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Hi.  Im sorry you have this terrible condition, but the good news is that there is lots you can do to live with it and make it better. \n\nIve had mild vertigo now for almost 5 years after getting labrynthitis. \n\nThe worst part at first was the anxiety that came along with vertigo and being in public places.  Best thing to start doing right away is yoga.  Seriously.  It helps on so many different levels from balance, to calmness, blood flow, etc. \n\nAlso I would start doing vestibular rehab exercises--just type this into google and you will find a list somewhere.  They can help with balance and retraining your vestib. system.\n\nAvoid caffeine, high salt.\n\nI have found that antiverts do nothing for true vertigo.  Its not all in your head!  Also it helped me to talk about it with others who have it.  I think healthboards.com is the website.  Good luck.
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it's either high blood pressure or an iron deficiency. You should also check and see if it's a low grade ear infection...something like that can throw off your equilibrium and make you dizzy during extreme motions(which include bending over and rolling over)...\n\ngood luck!
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I am so sorry that you and yours are having to experience that malady. A specialist in Neurology is my suggestion. If you've already consulted a Neurologist, check out yet another one. Truly, I will pray that you get the wisdom and help to deal with this.
879232
You should have gone to the ER. You definitely have a concussion, but the real danger is a subdural hematoma. There may still be a chance medical treatment can help your brain heal; go to a doctor or hospital.
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Sounds like an inner ear virus. I had it once. stood up, felt a bit dizzy but though it'd right itself in a few minutes. Got in the car to go pick up my son, turned a corner and fell over into the passenger seat! Luckily I didn't crash but had to pull over and have someone come and get me. I refused to go out in public (happened over my birthday too) because everyone who saw me thought I was drunk. I was sick to my stomach but I suffer from motion sickness too. A doctor can check for it real easy just by waving their finger back and forth in front of their eyes and watching the reaction. \n  My 9 month old son ended up with it too, he was just starting to walk but all of a sudden kept falling down. \n  I have constant vertigo because of it (always a little dizzy) but I've learned to live with it. Hopefully your aunt and cousin will come out of it ok. There's nothing the doctors can do to get rid of it, just treat the symptoms. My doc gave me something to help with the dizziness but I can't recall the name. If you need me to find out, I can try. Good luck to your family.