My 65-year old Uncle sometimes gets dizzy and unsteady on his feet. Kindly let me know what could be the matter with him.
Akeem (by SMS)
Your Uncle’s dizzy spells could be due to many factors such as; Dehydration from forgetting to drink enough fluids, Inner ear problems – the inner ear is is responsible for balance and spatial orientation’.
The heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently decreases with age, potentially leading to poor circulation and reduced oxygen flow to the brain and inner ear while the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, can experience degeneration with age. This can lead to a reduction in sensation, particularly the sense of touch and joint position, making it harder to maintain balance and coordination.
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Medications, low blood sugar, spinal degeneration, anxiety, depression and some medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and thyroid problems cans also affect balance and the risk of dizziness. A comprehensive medical examination should be able to get to the root of the problem.
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