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Best Treatment After a Fall

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FALLS | CAUSES

Falls at any age are very dangerous. Young children and babies can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children can fall off playground equipment. Older adults have the higher risk of falling. They are more likely to fracture a bone when they fall, with the chances of a fracture higher if they have osteoporosis.

CAUSES

There are many common causes for falls, they include:

Balance Problems
Some medication, which can make you dizzy, confused, or feel slow
Vision problems
Alcohol, which can affect reflexes and balance
Muscle weakness, especially in the legs, can make it harder to keep your balance on an uneven surface, or from getting up from a chair
Certain illnesses, such as low blood pressure, diabetes, and neuropathy
Slow reflexes, which can make it harder to keep your balance, or move out the way of a hazard
Loosing footing or traction, causing tripping or slipping

PREVENTION

There’s always changes that people can make to prevent or lower the risk of falling. It is important to take care of your health, regular eye exams can prevent vision problems, which can help avoid hazards. Regular exercise can strengthen your muscles and bones, this improving balance. In order to strengthen your bones, make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D.