Fell down the stairs; fell, just walking across the room; has always been clumsy, but this is different. Have a doctor appointment scheduled, but thought I'd see if anyone has ever seen something like this.
2006-10-19 10:14:27 · 15 answers · asked by kristals33 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Could be an inner ear infection. Normally they don't hurt but can dramatically affect a person's sense of balance. Go to an ENT Doctor. Ears, Nose & Throat. Could actually be something wrong that needs fixing. If she falls and hits her head you could have a very serious problem. Don't wait, go to a walk in clinic if you have to.
2006-10-19 10:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you talk to your daughter about drugs and she doesn't smell like MJ or alcohol..acouple of things. Most common would be an inner ear infection which could cause dizziness and loss of balance. If headaches and episodes of staring are also in the picture, then some seizure disorder could also be happening. Falling down stairs is a bit serious, make sure the doc hears about that one. If she is just plain passing out...well the most common cause there in a teen is lack of food!
2006-10-19 17:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by blondie9916 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think all these responses are correct. I think now ,the best thing would be to have her seen by a doctor so if it is "something" it will be caught early rather than later.
2006-10-19 17:54:17 · answer #3 · answered by Q' 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inner ear infection? Epilepsy? In love?
2006-10-19 17:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by fishingbabe8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say this but marijuana makes you dizzy and you can't guess direction. Maybe she has an ear infection too. Or she is tired, as she been staying up late
2006-10-19 17:23:33 · answer #5 · answered by Dancingchickie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of things. she could have an ear infection or be pregnant. maybe she had a growth spurt. it can mess up your depth perception if you have a growth spurt and cause clumsiness.
2006-10-19 17:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by advicemom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she doesn't reek of weed, smell like a brewery, and is not the taste tester at the Wild Turkey Distillery, she must be high on prescription drugs.
2006-10-19 17:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
well seeing as you are asking for parenting advice on yahoo, the other answers all sound possible (drugs, alcohol, pregnancy) but she is probably just growing, as teenagers do and trying to get used to it.
2006-10-19 17:24:30 · answer #8 · answered by mattcam89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drugs?
2006-10-19 17:16:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a middle or inner ear problem
2006-10-19 17:16:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋