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What Causes Loss Of Motor Function In Leg?

yes, I have lost some motor function to my left leg. More so on my left foot because it flaps as I walk and sometimes trip as a result. It's been 2 weeks. I thought I was sore due to running but activity is what makes the pain go away.
What could be causing this sudden mobility change?
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Hi..

It sounds like you have foot drop...
?
I strongly recommend you to meet a neurologist to rule out possible cause of it.... as it could be caused due to various reasons mainly could be due to neural compression in the leg...due to swelling...or due to inappropriate positioning of leg favouring compression...
You will need couple of days to recover from it..
You need some medication and rehabilitation too to recover faster..
So kindly fix up an appointment at the earliest...

Hope this is helpful for you
Kindly revert back incase you need further clarification....
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What Causes Loss Of Motor Function In Leg?

Hi.. It sounds like you have foot drop... ? I strongly recommend you to meet a neurologist to rule out possible cause of it.... as it could be caused due to various reasons mainly could be due to neural compression in the leg...due to swelling...or due to inappropriate positioning of leg favouring compression... You will need couple of days to recover from it.. You need some medication and rehabilitation too to recover faster.. So kindly fix up an appointment at the earliest... Hope this is helpful for you Kindly revert back incase you need further clarification....