Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis, commonly known as wear and tear arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints and can occur in almost any joint in the body.
Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments. 1  Loss of balance could be a very disabling problem. This is especially true in the elderly where a fall cold be life threatening. 2  A very common cause of imbalance is caused by the disease of the nerves, which causes two problems. If the nerves responsible for sensation stop working, then the limbs become numb and the brain can no longer feel where the legs are causing loss of balance.
Typical Causes of Balance Disorder: Inner Ear, Brain, etc. The body maintains balance with the combined efforts of different body systems, including the eyes, inner ears, proprioceptive receptors, and the brain. Any condition that affects one or more of these may cause a balance disorder or the feeling of being off balance. Vertigo, or a feeling of spinning, may be brought about by disturbances to the inner ear. This part of the balance system informs the brain about changes in your head's movements related to gravity.