HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What would cause the loss of the use of one's legs but not sensation? my friend fell while hiking and i'm trying to learn more of her injury.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Incomplete SCI: An incomplete spinal cord injury (sci) can present like this where only partial injury to the neural elements has occurred sparing some functions of the neural tissues

Answered 10/3/2016

5.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Should I still do pe tomorrow I have a sprained ankle and Im on crutches and I do remote learning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How does a little gentle help enable a stroke patient's limbs learn to be mobile again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am male 47 i don't have any medical complaints except little knee pain when climbing on the steps. But now i like to learn swimming shall i join ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Swollen left foot after recently learning to drive (with terrible posture and too close to the pedals) my shin cramps a little now and then GP said circulation isnt great, blood tests were clear (no diabities or Thyroid) what can this be? 24yr Female

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had a sudden onset of one leg, ankle and foot swelling. It is causing pain and a loss of flexibility in the ankle. No injury, long trips or infec.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Goal 4 today;learn how to stop constantly shaking my legs i always shake them since i developed bad anxiety, keeping still makes me anxious, any advic?
I will be having a venous ablation procedure for severe venous reflux. Is there untenable risk having both legs done during the same procedure? Surgeon is willing but I'm feeling wary learning this is less commonly done.
How long does it take to learn to walk with prothestics when both legs have amputated above knee?
How can I learn how to do Tai Chi? I think it would help with my balance from Peripheral Neuropathy. My legs and feet are so numb. Thank you
Knee pain caused from sports after my friend fell with his full weight on my knees when I was sideways on the ground. Can you identify my injury?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.