What does unsteadiness feel like?

Loss of balance or unsteadiness. Falling or feeling like you might fall. Feeling a floating sensation or dizziness. Vision changes, such as blurriness.

How do you treat unsteadiness?

Your treatment may include:

Balance retraining exercises (vestibular rehabilitation). Therapists trained in balance problems design a customized program of balance retraining and exercises.
Positioning procedures.
Diet and lifestyle changes.
Medications.
Surgery.

What kind of neurological problems cause dizziness?

The most common conditions are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular migraine, Menière’s disease and vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis. Unfortunately, each of these conditions can produce symptoms very similar to those of stroke or TIA, so careful attention to symptom details is required.

Does a neurologist treat balance issues?

Our neurologists and neurosurgeons diagnose and treat balance dysfunction that is the result of neurologic disorders or neurologic impairment. While the vast majority of balance problems are caused by problems with the inner ear, there may be neurological causes for balance disorders which require neurological care.

What can cause unsteadiness?

Unsteadiness (disequilibrium), or loss of balance when standing or walking, is often experienced along with vertigo and other types of dizziness. The causes include: Inner ear problems. These can cause sensations of floating or unsteadiness, especially in the dark.

Why do I feel unsteady?

If you wake up feeling weak, woozy, or unsteady, it can be a sign of anything from not getting enough to drink to a medical condition like sleep apnea. Learn the common causes of morning dizziness and how to manage those conditions. And call your doctor if you feel dizzy regularly, or if you feel like the room is spinning after you get out of bed.