Falls: Recurrent unintentional falls. See free access online books about Falls below. See detailed information below for a list of 82 causes of Falls, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Falls as a symptom include:
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causes of Falls
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Falls as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Falls
When bones are weakened by osteoporosis, a simple fall can cause a fracture or break. This can result in a trip to the hospital, surgery, and possibly a long-term disabling condition. Osteoporosis is the cause of 1.5 million fractures each year. This includes more than 300,000 hip fractures. These fractures may put an end to independent living for as many as 1 out of 4 people with a broken hip. (Source: excerpt from Osteoporosis - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
When bones are weakened by osteoporosis, a simple fall can cause a fracture or break. This can result in a trip to the hospital, surgery, and possibly a long-term disabling condition. Osteoporosis is the cause of 1.5 million fractures each year. This includes more than 300,000 hip fractures. These fractures may put an end to independent living for as many as 1 out of 4 people with a broken hip. (Source: excerpt from Osteoporosis - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
The list below shows some of the causes of Falls mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Falls. Of the 82 causes of Falls that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Falls' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Falls' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Subtypes of Falls:
Medical Conditions associated with Falls:
Balance symptoms (595 causes)
Symptoms related to Falls:
Balance symptoms (595 causes), Dizziness (1141 causes), Leg weakness (149 causes), Posture symptoms (84 causes), Impaired vision (1238 causes), Certain medication, Drowsiness (840 causes), Joint instability, Gait disorders, Poor coordination (351 causes), Brain failure, Cataplexy
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