Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Difficulty walking
Introduction
Differential diagnosis of causes of difficulty walking
- Leg disorders
- Hip disorders
- Knee disorders
- Brain disorders
- Balance disorders
- Inner ear infection
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Vision disorders
- Nerve disorders
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Neurological disorders
- Muscle disorders
- Muscular dystrophy
- Spinal disorders
- Spinal disc disorders
- Herniated disc
- Possible causes of bow-legged walking:
- Certain medications
- Certain medical conditions
- Certain sedatives
- Alcohol
- Drug abuse