Dizziness is defined as a feeling of being woozy, drunk, unsteady, or giddy. It is a general term used to describe the sensation of imbalance.

Some common causes of a balance disorder are:

• Infections (viral or bacterial),
• head injury,
• disorders of blood circulation affecting the inner ear or brain,
• certain medications,
• aging may also change our balance system
• Individuals who have illnesses, brain disorders, or injuries of the visual or skeletal systems, such as eye muscle imbalance and arthritis, may also experience balance difficulties.

Who should have a balance screening?

• Anyone who has a history of falling,
• Anyone 55 years of age or older,
• Anyone who complains of dizziness,
• Anyone expressing a fear of falling,
• Anyone 50 years of age or older who, is having difficulty adjusting to wearing new glasses (especially bifocals),
• Has deteriorating hearing or previously undiagnosed hearing loss which requires treatment or hearing device.

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