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Balance problems Symptom Report

Normal balance is dependent upon the integration of the visual, auditory (inner ear) and somatosensory systems. When one or more of these systems are not functioning well, individuals may experience episodes of spinning, light-headedness, trouble focusing their eyes and/or poor balance or falls. Read more...Click to read more below


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Symptom Severities

Balance problems severity pie chart

Treatments Patients Take For Balance problems

Treatments Patients Take For Balance problems
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
4 3% Physical Therapy (PT): 3%
1 1% Carbidopa-Levodopa: 1%
1 1% Grab bars/poles: 1%
1 1% ROLL-X Walker: 1%
1 1% Ropinirole: 1%
1 1% Walker: 1%
1 1% Walking Stick/Cane: 1%

Report created on November 21, 2009.