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Limping: Walking with a limp or other gait problem. See detailed information below for a list of 66 causes of Limping, Symptom Checker, Assessment Questionnaire, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Limping.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Limping, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Real-life user stories relating to Limping:
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Limping. Some of these are listed below :
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Limping may include these symptoms:
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Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Limping:
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Limping. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring an up-to-date list of all of your all medical conditions, medications including dosages, and names of numbers of any specialist you see.
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Read more about causes and Limping deaths.
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Limping as a symptom include:
Limping or lameness.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list of organs typically affected by Limping may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Limping mentioned in various sources:
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Limping. Of the 66 causes of Limping that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
The following list of conditions have 'Limping' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Limping, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Subtypes of Limping:
Intermittent Stomatitis (17 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Limping:
Walking symptoms (661 causes), Movement symptoms (6001 causes), Leg symptoms (2751 causes), Muscle symptoms (7251 causes), Musculoskeletal symptoms (6264 causes), Brain symptoms (2787 causes), Neurological symptoms (9575 causes), Nerve symptoms (9132 causes), Limb symptoms (3592 causes), Arm symptoms (1619 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes)
Symptoms related to Limping:
Gait problems, Walking difficulty (661 causes), Walking symptoms (661 causes), Leg injury, Foot injury, Ankle injury, Hip injury, Leg condition, Leg pain (214 causes), Leg infection, Knee condition, Knee pain (122 causes), Foot condition
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