Ankle weakness
Reduced strength of the muscles that lift or otherwise move the foot at the ankle.
What is Ankle weakness?
Ankle weakness is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Ankle weakness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Ankle weakness
The following conditions have been associated with Ankle weakness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E
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Late-onset distal myopathy, Markesbery-Griggs type
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Postsynaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome
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Vocal cord and pharyngeal distal myopathy
Vocal cord and pharyngeal distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type)
mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 6 (hepatocerebral type) is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Ankle weakness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.