Balance & Hearing: What’s the Connection?
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss and are having trouble with your balance, you’re not alone. The auditory and vestibular systems are closely connected, so it’s common to experience both hearing loss and a balance disorder if you have damage to the inner ear. Below we review this connection further. The Vestibular System The…
How an Ear Infection Can Upset Your Balance
Feeling dizzy or losing your balance can be a terrifying experience that can prevent you from doing all that you want to do, whether that’s running around the yard with your grandchildren, going for an evening stroll, or trying a new class at the Cecil Recreation Complex. There are many causes of dizziness, with one…
How to Prevent a Fall if You Have a Balance Disorder
Balance disorders aren’t just inconvenient; they can be dangerous. The last thing you want to do is stumble in a dark room like Cinemark Tinseltown as the credits are rolling. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to help prevent a fall. But first you should learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a…
