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My mother is 60. she fell backwards and landed on her wrist and lower arm. it bent her wrist back. she says she keeps getting weak. why is she weak?
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She needs: Examination to make sure her fall is not due to dizziness which could result from things like dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities or anemia or overwhelming infections
Answered 3/21/2016
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