A Clear Guide to Blood Disorders
Professional Management for Blood Disorders
Sudden hearing loss, dizziness, or tinnitus with fatigue? Blood disorder symptoms affecting the inner ear are common and usually treatable, and they are not typically a sign of something serious. At Harley AVM, we address them effectively. Seek urgent AVM care for severe bleeding, chest pain, breathlessness, or neurological changes. These concerning symptoms need immediate evaluation.
Circulatory Conditions Affecting Balance and Brain Function
An Overview of Blood Disorders
Blood disorders are conditions that affect the composition, flow, or oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. When circulation or oxygen delivery becomes impaired, the brain and balance systems may not receive an adequate supply, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, light-headedness, unsteadiness, or visual disturbance, particularly during standing or exertion.
Common examples include anaemia, clotting disorders, and conditions affecting blood thickness or pressure regulation. Symptoms may fluctuate and are often influenced by posture, hydration, or physical activity. Although dizziness related to blood disorders is not always dangerous, accurate identification is important. Recognising an underlying circulatory cause allows appropriate medical investigation and management, rather than focusing solely on the inner ear.
Pinpointing the Cause
Diagnosing Blood Disorders
When to Get Checked
You should get assessed if dizziness or light-headedness occurs repeatedly, worsens on standing or exertion, or is accompanied by fatigue, breathlessness, palpitations, or unexplained bruising. Symptoms that fluctuate with posture, hydration, or illness should prompt medical review.
You should seek urgent assessment if dizziness appears suddenly with chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe headache, neurological symptoms, or signs of significant blood loss. Early evaluation helps identify serious circulatory or blood-related causes and ensures timely, appropriate treatment.
How We Assess Blood Disorders
At Harley Audiovestibular Clinic, assessment begins with your dedicated time spent with a senior audiovestibular expert. We take a detailed history focusing on dizziness patterns, posture-related symptoms, exertional triggers, fatigue, and associated neurological or balance features. We also review medical history, medications, cardiovascular risk factors, and prior blood test results to understand the broader systemic context.
Based on this discussion, we determine whether symptoms suggest a circulatory or blood-related contribution rather than a primary inner-ear cause. Where appropriate, we recommend targeted investigations, coordinate with medical colleagues, and guide onward referral. Our approach ensures that balance symptoms are assessed holistically, avoiding unnecessary vestibular treatment while directing patients toward appropriate medical evaluation and care.
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Every Blood Disorders case is different. Your consultant will create a tailored plan to address your specific symptoms and lifestyle – when it started, how it affects your day, and which tests and treatments are right for you.