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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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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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