Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Noninjury

When To See a Doctor

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Did you have sudden weakness of a toe, foot, or ankle with any loss of function, but your symptoms are gone now?


If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.



Author: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBALast Updated: February 8, 2007
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery

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