Disequilibrium
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Vendhan Ramanujam M.B.B.S [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Loss of balance; imbalance; off balance; unsteadiness
Overview
Disequilibrium refers to an impaired sense or absence of balance or equilibrioception which occurs primarily during walking and often accompanied by spatial disorientation. It is one among the causes of dizziness.[1]
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Cardiovascular | No underlying causes |
Chemical/Poisoning | No underlying causes |
Dental | No underlying causes |
Dermatologic | No underlying causes |
Drug Side Effect | No underlying causes |
Ear Nose Throat | No underlying causes |
Endocrine | No underlying causes |
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Infectious Disease | No underlying causes |
Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic | No underlying causes |
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Nutritional/Metabolic | No underlying causes |
Obstetric/Gynecologic | No underlying causes |
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Ophthalmologic | No underlying causes |
Overdose/Toxicity | No underlying causes |
Psychiatric | No underlying causes |
Pulmonary | No underlying causes |
Renal/Electrolyte | No underlying causes |
Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy | No underlying causes |
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References
- ↑ "Chapter 14: Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient". Retrieved 2009-08-06.