Causes of Falls

Underlying condition causes of Falls: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Falls) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Falls includes:

• Impaired vision
• Poor coordination (see Coordination problems)
• Drowsiness
• Certain medication
• Gait disorders
• Joint instability

Falls as a complication: Other conditions that might have Falls as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Falls. The list of conditions listing Falls as a complication in our database includes:

• Alcohol abuse
• Parkinson's Disease
• Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
• Sleepwalking

Falls as a symptom: Conditions listing Falls as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Falls. The list of conditions listing Falls as a symptom in our database includes:

• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• Grand mal seizures
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Parkinson's Disease
• Stroke

Causes of Falls: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Falls:

• Symptoms of old age may be similar to many other treatable conditions

Related information for causes of Falls: Further relevant information on causes of Falls may be found in the risk factors for Falls and underlying causes of Falls.
Last revision: May 29, 2003

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