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difficulty walking
[ dif-i-kuhl-tee, -kuhl-tee waw-king ]
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(walking problems) If you are like most people, you walk thousands of steps each day. You walk to do your daily activities, get around, and exercise. It's something that you usually don't think about. But for those people who have a problem with walking, daily life can be more difficult. Walking problems may cause you to Walk with your head and neck bent over; Drag, drop, or shuffle your feet; Have irregular, jerky movements when walking; Take smaller steps; Waddle; Walk more slowly or stiffly. The pattern of how you walk is called your gait. Many different diseases and conditions can affect your gait and lead to problems with walking. They include Abnormal development of the muscles or bones of your legs or feet; Arthritis of the hips, knees, ankles, or feet; Cerebellar disorders, which are disorders of the area of the brain that controls coordination and balance; Foot problems, including corns and calluses, sores, and warts; Infections; Injuries, such as fractures (broken bones), sprains, and tendinitis; Movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease; Neurologic diseases, including multiple sclerosis and peripheral nerve disorders; Vision problems. To make a diagnosis, your health care provider will ask about your medical history and do a physical exam.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Reduced ability to walk (ambulate).Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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(ambulation difficulties) Any persistent problem with walking or gait.U.S. FDA GlossaryU.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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