(HealthDay News) -- The occasional stumble or fall may not be a concern, but the elderly and other people who fall frequently may have an underlying health problem affecting their balance.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these possible causes of falling:
- Weak muscles, particularly in the legs.
- Having diabetes or heart disease.
- Having a circulatory problem or nervous system or thyroid disorder.
- Taking medications that can cause dizziness.
- Drinking alcohol.
- Taking medications that can cause dizziness or confusion.
- Vision problems.
