Weakness in a toe, ankle, or foot
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Weakness in a toe, ankle, or foot
Your feet may feel weak if they are overtired (fatigued) from too much activity. Stop, change, or take a break from your activities, and your symptoms will usually get better or go away.
Weakness that occurs in one area of your body with a loss of function, even for a few minutes, is a medical emergency. It may be caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. Causes of decreased blood flow to the brain include:
- A transient ischemic attack (TIA), which results in a brief and temporary loss of function.
- A stroke, which results in a progressive and permanent loss of function. Call 911 or other emergency services immediately if you think you are having a stroke.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
| Last Updated | October 27, 2008 |
| Last updated: | October 27, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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