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Hello.are you taking treatment for ear infection?are you taking any medication apart for BP lowering tablets?yes inner middle inner ear infections can cause loss of balance syncope like attacks.but flutter in chest is less likely...as you are elderly it is better to get a clinical evaluation done by a doctor ADN an EKG if required.this is just to rule out the high risk cause hope my answer helps you if you have any more queries I would be happy to answer.