What are the causes of Balance Disorder?

Infections (viral or bacterial), head injury, disorders of blood circulation affecting the inner ear or brain, certain medications, and aging may change our balance system and result in a balance problem. 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. A conflict of signals to the brain about the sensation of movement can cause motion sickness (for instance, when an individual tries to read while riding in a car). Some symptoms of motion sickness are dizziness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and generalized discomfort. Balance disorders can be due to problems in any of four areas: Peripheral vestibular disorder, a disturbance in the labyrinth Central vestibular disorder, a problem in the brain or its connecting nerves Systemic disorder, a problem of the body other than the head and brain Vascular disorder, or blood flow problems.   Read more articles on Balance Disorders