{"id":1624,"date":"2021-01-15T19:11:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T00:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/?p=1624"},"modified":"2021-01-15T19:11:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-16T00:11:52","slug":"whats-a-balance-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theentcenter.com\/whats-a-balance-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s a Balance Disorder?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you ever experience dizziness, lightheadedness, or the feeling that the room around you is spinning, that you might faint or that you\u2019re about to fall over? If the answer is yes to any of these, it\u2019s possible that you have a balance disorder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balance disorders are caused by problems with some part of the vestibular system, whether it\u2019s your eyes, ears, muscles, joints or nerves; all of these body parts work together to send signals to your brain about how you\u2019re moving through space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Balance Disorders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It is relatively common to experience increased balance problems as you age. But age isn\u2019t the only factor that contributes to imbalance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Inner Ears<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s often the case that a balance disorder stems from problems with the inner ear. Within the inner ear<\/a> are three semicircular canals that are filled with fluid and lined with tiny hair cells. When you move your body and head, the fluid and hairs move in response, sending electrical signals to your brain about your movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes calcium crystals can become dislodged and float around the semicircular canals, triggering episodes of vertigo. This condition is known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another inner ear disorder is labyrinthitis, which occurs when the labyrinth becomes swollen and inflamed, usually the result of an upper respiratory infection or other viral infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Other causes of balance disorders include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n