Common culprits include poor vision, strokes, brain or head injury, muscle damage and weakness, arthritis or joint problems, inactivity, infection or illness, drugs and alcohol and, of course, stress or fatigue.
What causes clumsiness?
Some of the most common culprits are:
- Poor vision.
- Strokes or head injuries, especially to the cerebellum.
- Arthritis.
- Muscle weakness.
- Inactivity.
- Infections or illnesses.
- Fatigue and stress.
- Medicines.
Why am I getting clumsy as I get older?
Clumsiness can result from stroke, seizure disorders, brain trauma or the presence of tumors, and other conditions. Healthline also says that clumsiness may be an early symptom of Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's. Parkinson's affects the central nervous system and can impair motor skills.
