Factors that can contribute to falls

Ffactorau a all gyfrannu at gwympiadau

Factors that can contribute to falls would include:

balance problems that cause unsteadiness on feet (some conditions, such as stroke or Parkinson's, cause dizziness)
muscle weakness (especially in the legs)
foot problems, including pain, disabilities and deformities
poor vision, including cataracts and glaucoma
memory loss or confusion
taking medication that makes the individual dizzy or drowsy
drinking too much alcohol
inappropriate walking aids or assistive devices
illnesses that affect balance (e.g. labyrinthitis - inflammation of the ear)
long term health condition such as heart disease or low blood pressure that can lead to dizziness, fainting or brief loss of consciousness
environmental factors such as wet floors, dim lighting, rugs or unsecure carpets, clutter, reaching for storage areas, going up or down stairs, rushing to get to the toilet or answer the door, opening windows.

Byddai'r ffactorau a all gyfrannu at gwympiadau yn cynnwys:

problemau cydbwysedd a all wneud rhywun yn ansad a rei draed (mae rhai cyflyrau fel strôc neu glefyd Parkinson yn achosi pendro)
gwendid yn y cyhyrau (yn enwedig yn y coesau)
problemau traed gan gynnwys poen, anableddau ac anffurfiadau
golwg wael gan gynnwys cataractau a glawcoma
colli'r cof neu ddrysu
cymryd meddyginiaeth sy'n gwneud yr unigolyn yn benysgafn neu'n gysglyd
yfed gormod o alcohol
cymhorthion cerdded neu ddyfeisiau cynorthwyol amhriodol
salwch sy'n effeithio ar gydbwysedd (e.e. labyrinthitis - llid y glust)
cyflwr iechyd hirdymor fel clefyd y galon neu bwysedd gwaed isel a all arwain at bendro, llewygu neu golli ymwybyddiaeth dros dro
ffactorau amgylcheddol fel lloriau gwlyb, dim digon o olau, rygiau neu garpedi rhydd, annibendod, ymestyn i gyrraedd mannau storio, mynd i fyny neu i lawr y grisiau, rhuthro i gyrraedd y toiled neu ateb y drws, agor ffenestri.

There are several ways in which risks from falls can be reduced:

Gellir lleihau'r risg o gwympo mewn sawl ffordd: