I fall forward backwards sideways you name it but I have Epilepsy and have had thousands of seizures and taken about 400,000 pills. Some of which affect my balance.
I'd go to a primary care physician and perhaps an ear nose & throat man to start.
I'd also ask doctor about seeing a physical therapist.
does your husband take any medications? Have you researched to see you any of them could cause balance issues. I'd ask the doctor about any medications he may be on.
Heart problems can cause falling. Does he fall other times when he's not getting up.
Does he have Diabetes? Does he have high blood pressure? Make sure he is getting enough fluids. Another problem my Dad had was Orthostatic hypotension. Although he didn’t fall down since he was paralyzed he did fall forward from the way or fall over to the side of his wheelchair.
when I develop peripheral neuropathy I noticed my balance was even worse than before. There are many reasons for following that only a doctor is qualified to evaluate.
I fall quite frequently and have had three surgeries and more stitches, staples, & glue than I care to think about.
GET TO THE DOCTOR, ANY DOCTOR BEFORE HE GETS HURT!!!
Take care,
Jake

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