email: david.cohen@nhs.net
phone: (020) 8869 2451
Dr David Cohen,
Care of Older People, 8F001
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow, HA1 3UJ
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Falling and fear of falling is common in later life. This can be caused by a number of medical conditions.
A thorough history and examination can pick up signs of conditions which cause falls. Sometimes blood tests and scans can help as well.
A review of drugs and medicines is important as many can cause falls or instability as a side effect.