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What Causes Loss Of Body Balance?

Hi. Doc. My sister is 72 and she keeps falling. I am going to the doctor with her tomorrow. She's in a small town with poor health care. She was sent for therapy for balance. I fear something else could be wrong. No MRIs have been done. Any suggestions as to the questions I should ask? I was told that she could have a brain issue that uncovered. When fell a few weeks ago and hit her head. She has hit her head several times already. Thanks for listening.
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Thanks for writing in HCM
I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.
Fall in elderly is most common problem its causes are
medication side effects,
decreased vision,
neurological impairment
,heart rhythm abnormalities,
postural hypotension
decreased muscle strength

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What Causes Loss Of Body Balance?

Hello Thanks for writing in HCM I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. Fall in elderly is most common problem its causes are medication side effects, decreased vision, neurological impairment ,heart rhythm abnormalities, postural hypotension decreased muscle strength Hope this guides you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion. Thank you. Wishing you good health