Asked by annmay

what happens in your head to make you lose balance?

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Answered by Brandon
Try fluid imbalance in the inner ear.

Answered by PsyDAG
The vestibular system (otolith organs and semicircular canals in the inner ear) govern balance by influencing muscle tension, mainly through the cerebellum (a part of the brain near the back of the head just above the neck).

I searched Google under the key words "<I>balance loss semicircular canals otolith</I>" to get these possible sources:

http://www.physpharm.fmd.uwo.ca/undergrad/sensesweb/L10Balance/L10Balance.swf
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http://www.ohiohealth.com/bodymayo.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=6&action=detail&ref=1338

Although this might be more information than you want, I hope it helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
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