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difficulty initiating walking,
the feet becoming frozen
in place, and incontinence.
It can often be reversed if
identified early.
u Peripheral artery disease
(PAD). PAD can cause calf,
thigh, and foot pain, which
occurs when the arteries
to the legs can’t deliver
sufficient blood flow,
resulting in leg pain after
walking short distances.
u Mental health disorders.
A depressed mood may
cause you to walk more
slowly and shuffle, and
anxiety may cause you to
walk more cautiously.
u Drug side effects. Some
medications can directly
impair walking by causing
a Parkinson-like gait
disorder. Antipsychotic
drugs and metoclopramide
are common causes. Drugs
that cause blurry vision,
confusion, drowsine