Four Slipped-Back Legs, Four Different CausesThe article offers information on the four different positions of slipped-back legs in a horse racing competition.Morris, GeorgePractical Horseman
The disks that cushion your vertebrae can rupture or bulge (herniate) and may press on thespinal nerves. Irritation of a spinal nerve is calledradiculopathyand can result in pain, weakness, numbness, and/or electrical type sensation that goes down one arm or one leg (and sometimes down both...
tendons, or muscles are weak and cannot support their weight. Knuckling in puppies, for example, may be caused by nutritional issues or congenital problems. Frail senior dogs may also walk on the top of their paws occasionally due to weakness. ...
Veins work to pump blood back up from the feet and legs to the heart through one-way valves. If these valves stop working properly due to weakness or damage, fluid can seep back down and pool causing swollen feet and ankles.9. Cellulitis Cellulitis can lead to swelling of the foot, ...
Signs of infection, such as Fever Muscle aches Sore throat Headache Diarrhea Painful joints Swollen joints, legs, feet, or neck veins Small amounts of urine Loss of appetite Weakness Infants are at high risk for myocarditis because they are exposed to viruses during childbirth but don’t have ...
Palpitations, shortness of breath, or chest pain Weight loss, in spite of a normal or increased appetite Muscle weakness or wastingAlso call your doctor if you develop swelling or skin changes in your feet or lower legs, or if you notice a change in your eye appearance or eye function.Pro...
it can put pressure on your spinal cord. You can have spinal stenosis and not even know it, but many people develop pain, numbness, weakness, or a “pins and needles” sensation. Spinal stenosis frequently affects the lower back; about 11% of adults in the U.S. have lumbar spinal steno...
It’s not unusual for dogs to lick themselves at bedtime (or for some, in the middle of the night).More often than not, grooming right before sleeping is no cause for worry; it’s likely just a relaxing ritual for your dog.
Loss or impairment of bowel or bladder function or control Numbness or weakness in pelvic area, genitals, buttocks, legs or feet Severe pain in back, buttocks, pelvic area, buttocks, legs or feet If someone you know complains of these symptoms, you must get him/her to an emergency room im...
Acute tears. If the tissues of the tendon tear, you may experience weakness and instability of the ankle, as well as pain. Tendinosis. Sometimes, the tendon degenerates due to overuse, resulting in pain that comes and goes. The ankle may consequently be weak and unstable. ...