Bow legs: Bowlegs is a condition in which the knees remain wide apart when a person stands with the feet and ankles together. See free access online books about Bow legs below. See detailed information below for a list of 33 causes of Bow legs, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Bow legs.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Bow legs, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Bow legs as a symptom include:
See full list of 33
causes of Bow legs
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The list of organs typically affected by Bow legs may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Bow legs mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 33 causes of Bow legs
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Bow legs. Of the 33 causes of Bow legs that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Bow legs' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Bow legs, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Genu varus, Genu varum
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Medical Conditions associated with Bow legs:
Leg symptoms (1696 causes), Limb symptoms (1215 causes)
Symptoms related to Bow legs:
Leg symptoms (1696 causes), Growth symptoms (2213 causes), Leg pain (92 causes), Bone pain (199 causes), Osteomalacia, Paget's disease, Osteofibrous dysplasia, Achondroplasia, Caffey's disease, Camptomelic dysplasia, Osteogenesis imperfecta, Pseudoachondroplasia
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