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Balance Problems

Frequently Asked Questions

9. What can I do to better protect myself from getting a balance disorder?

Your diet and lifestyle can help you manage certain balance-related problems. Ménière's disease is linked to a change in the volume of fluid in the inner ear. By eating low-salt or salt-free foods, and steering clear of caffeine and alcohol, you can make its symptoms, such as vertigo, less severe.

Balance problems due to high blood pressure can be managed by eating less sodium, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising.