Recurrent Falls: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Recurrent Falls

The age of onset, predominant complaint of leg symptoms, recurrent falls and normal repetitive SET were all in keeping with this. [nature.com]

falls (31, 34). [frontiersin.org]

In the majority these would be classified as a high-risk BRUE due to the recurrent nature of events 1. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Non-Dystrophic Myotonia

falls (31, 34). [frontiersin.org]

[…] severe in the recessive variant and usually, typical transient muscular weakness (lasting from seconds to as long as 30 min) is also observed (10, 45), which may lead to recurrent [frontiersin.org]

Paramyotonia Congenita

Paramyotonia Congenita (PC), also known as Paramyotonia congenita of von Eulenburg or Eulenburg disease, is a rare congenital autosomal dominant neuromuscular disorder characterized by “paradoxical” myotonia. This type of myotonia has been termed paradoxical because it becomes worse with exercise whereas[…] [muscle-diseas.blogspot.com]

Myotonia Congenita

Skip to content Myotonia Congenita Myotonia CongenitaBoris M Struk2018-06-28T16:08:57+10:00 Myotonia Congenita What is Myotonia Congenita? Myotonia congenita is a rare genetic, neuromuscular disorder characterized by the slow relaxation of the muscles. Symptoms may include muscle stiffness and hypertrophy[…] [mda.org.au]

Carotid Sinus Syncope

ROLE OF CSS IN RECURRENT SYNCOPE AND FALLS This retrospective study suggests that CSS is responsible for recurrent falls and syncope in 20.8% of patients referred to a medical [pmj.bmj.com]

Non accidental falls These patients experience recurrent episodes of non accidental and unexplained falls which occur when there is transinet brain hypoperfusion and loss [medicaljoyworks.com]

” falls. [publicacoes.cardiol.br]

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 2O

La enfermedad de Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) pertenece al espectro de neuropatías motoras y sensoriales causadas por mutaciones en genes que codifican proteínas que codifican mielina, uniones gap y estructuras axonales dentro de los nervios periféricos. Descripción general La enfermedad de Charcot Marie Tooth[…] [igenomix.es]

Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Resistance

It seems that in older men being inactive is accompanied by less recurrent fallers, while in women being more active gives a higher risk on recurrent falls. [eje.bioscientifica.com]

falls. [eje.bioscientifica.com]

We aimed to investigate whether handgrip strength, physical performance and recurrent falls are related to serum IGF-1 levels in community-dwelling elderly. [eje.bioscientifica.com]

Congenital Vagal Hyperreflexivity

A potential risk for recurrent falls. Arch Intern Med. 1990;150:1518–24. 29. Oberman AS, Harada RK, Gagnon MM, et al. [vdoc.pub]

Drop Attacks

Two women, aged 79 and 56, reported recurrent falls for several years without any prodromes or residues, without any known features of either syncope or seizure, without any [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nevitt MC, Cummings SR, Kidd S (1989) Risk factors for recurrent non syncopal falls. A prospective study. J Am Med Assoc 261:2663–2667 CrossRef Google Scholar 10. [link.springer.com]

Description A healthy 40-year-old woman, without previous medication presented with 6-month history of recurrent falls, with no prodromes or triggering factor, loss of consciousness [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Harel-Yoon Syndrome

Thirty year old second sibling with normal and initial development, had sudden onset recurrent falls and ataxia at the age of 3 years followed by rapid worsening which led [n.neurology.org]

Alajouanine Syndrome

falls. [n.neurology.org]

A 77-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease presented with a one-year history of progressive lower extremity paresthesia, weakness, gait instability, and recurrent [n.neurology.org]

Foix-Alajouanine Syndrome

falls. [n.neurology.org]

A 77-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease presented with a one-year history of progressive lower extremity paresthesia, weakness, gait instability, and recurrent [n.neurology.org]

Recurrent Hypersomnia

Kleine-Levin syndrome (or recurrent hypersomnia) Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is a very rare disease. [cenas.ch]

Furthermore, subjects may experience hallucinations and/or sleep paralysis when falling asleep or waking up. [cenas.ch]

Cellulitis of the Foot

ROLE OF CSS IN RECURRENT SYNCOPE AND FALLS This retrospective study suggests that CSS is responsible for recurrent falls and syncope in 20.8% of patients referred to a medical [pmj.bmj.com]

Permanent cardiac pacing in elderly patients with recurrent falls, dizziness and syncope, and a hypersensitive cardioinhibitory reflex. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Role of carotid sinus syndrome and neurocardiogenic syncope in recurrent syncope and falls in patients referred to an outpatient clinic in a district general hospital Abuzeid [pmj.bmj.com]

Orthostatic Hypotension

No significant associations were found between OH and the first fall incident (Hazard Ratio (HR) 1.01 (95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.60-1.69) and recurrent falling (HR 1.21 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In patients with OH during HUT, the frequency of dementia and recurrent falls were higher ( P P P >0.05). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ooi WLHossain MLipsitz LA The association between orthostatic hypotension and recurrent falls in nursing home residents. [jamanetwork.com]

Secondary Myopathy

A 23-year-old lady presented with a 2 years history of lower back pain, radiating to both groins and upper thighs associated with recurrent falls. [endocrine-abstracts.org]

Vitamin D status in relation to one-year risk of recurrent falling in older men and women. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 2006 Aug;91(8):2980-5. 9. [chanrejournals.com]

Syncope

Non accidental falls These patients experience recurrent episodes of non accidental and unexplained falls which occur when there is transinet brain hypoperfusion and loss [medicaljoyworks.com]

Davison J, Brady S, Kenny RA. 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring is unhelpful in the investigation of older persons with recurrent falls. [bcmj.org]

[…] a fracture secondary to a fall is more likely to ensue. 4 Additional complications from recurrent falls can include lacerations and intracranial trauma. 5 In some cases of [uspharmacist.com]

Phenytoin Toxicity

Abstract A 48-year-old woman with known epilepsy presented to the Emergency Department with a 1-day history of decreasing coordination, impaired speech, and recurrent falls [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract The authors present a case of an 87-year-old gentleman who presented with general deterioration, increased confusion, recurrent falls and unsteadiness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nearly 6 weeks after starting this therapy (just over 2 weeks after the full therapeutic dose), she was admitted 2-day history of an unsteady gait, recurrent falls, weakness [nature.com]

Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration

falls. [elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.no]

[…] unusually slow movement (bradykinesia), rigidity, tremors, an inability to hold the body upright and balanced (postural instability), and a shuffling walk that can cause recurrent [elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.no]

Foville Syndrome

[…] strokes, falls, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, chest and urinary tract infections, pain, pressure sores, and depression/anxiety.[10] Deterrence and Patient Education [statpearls.com]

[…] involving the paramedian artery had a good prognosis (defined as a modified Rankin Score (mRS) less than 2).[9] Complications Medical complications reported after stroke include recurrent [statpearls.com]

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

falls. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This 75-year-old man had recurrent episodes of fall with slowness of activities and vertical gaze palsy. This is his MR image of brain ( figure 1 ). [doi.org]

Symptoms include: Difficulty walking Balance problems Recurrent falls that are often backwards Stiffness of the muscles – particularly the neck and trunk muscles Difficulty [ftdtalk.org]

Familial Progressive Vestibulocochlear Dysfunction

falls Vertigo (feeling that you/your environment are moving or spinning) Neck pain with dizziness These conditions may contribute to the patient’s disorder: Cervicogenic [centrahealth.com]

(RamachandranTTB, 303) The patient falls to the ground unconscious with the muscles in a state of spasm. [richardsonthebrain.com]

[…] unleveled surfaces Disequilibrium Dizziness Ear fullness Ear ringing Imbalance Light-headedness Motion sensitivity Nausea Oscillopsia (visual blurring) Double vision Queasiness Recurrent [centrahealth.com]

Secondary Parkinsonism

Recurrent falls PD causes postural instability and recurrent falls. Recurrent falls PD causes postural instability and recurrent falls. [medicaljoyworks.com]

 Postural stability is compromised early on in the disease course  recurrent falls at disease onset are unusual in contrast to psp. 34.  90% of the MSA-P pts- unresponsive [slideshare.net]

Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6

She presented with ataxia and a 3-year history of progressive ataxia and recurrent falls. There was no relevant family history. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cerebral Embolism

ROLE OF CSS IN RECURRENT SYNCOPE AND FALLS This retrospective study suggests that CSS is responsible for recurrent falls and syncope in 20.8% of patients referred to a medical [pmj.bmj.com]

Our first patient presented the next day after undergoing hemodialysis with symptoms of syncope, recurrent falls, and vomiting. [hindawi.com]

Permanent cardiac pacing in elderly patients with recurrent falls, dizziness and syncope, and a hypersensitive cardioinhibitory reflex. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Classic Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Syndrome

The most common symptoms are reduced eye movements, recurrent falls (frequently backwards), reduced balance and mobility, speech and swallowing difficulties, and cognitive [bcm.edu]

Diagnosis The most common symptoms of PSP are recurrent falls (frequently backwards), reduced balance and mobility, reduced eye movements, speech and swallowing difficulties [bcm.edu]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C5

There are no recurrent falls, dysphasia, respiratory or speech difficulty, and he has never had a seizure or stroke. [chs-journal.com]

falls, or instability). [nature.com]

There is no history of recurrent fever, muscle pain or skin rash. [chs-journal.com]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C1

There are no recurrent falls, dysphasia, respiratory or speech difficulty, and he has never had a seizure or stroke. [chs-journal.com]

There is no history of recurrent fever, muscle pain or skin rash. [chs-journal.com]

Cervical Myelopathy

Thus, 102 (28%) patients experienced at least 1 fall, and 41 (11%) experienced recurrent falls (2 or more falls) during the time period. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] fallers from non-recurrent fallers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Streptococcus Viridans

Case Presentation: A 75 year-old man presented with one week of worsening altered mental status and recurrent falls. [shmabstracts.com]

falls. [shmabstracts.org]

Worcester, MA and Katarina Anderson, UMASS medical school, Worcester, MA Case Presentation: A 75 year-old man presented with one week of worsening altered mental status and recurrent [shmabstracts.org]