To avoid dragging the toes, people with foot drop may lift their kneehigher than normal. Or they may swing their leg in a wide arc. Foot drop can happen to one foot or both feet at the same time. It can strike at any age.In general, foot drop stems fromweakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot. It can have many different causes. Treatments for foot drop vary according to the cause. Most common causes and treatments for foot drop. What causes foot drop? Foot drop is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease itself. It can be temporary or permanent. Causes of foot drop include: Nerve injury Brain or spinal disorders Muscle disorders Here's some more detail on these causes: Nerve injury. Most commonly, foot drop is caused by an injury to the peroneal nerve. The peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve that wraps from the back of the knee to the front of the shin. Because it sits very close to the surface, it may be damaged easily. An injury to the peroneal nerve may also be associated with pain or numbness along the shin or the top of the foot. Some common ways the peroneal nerve is damaged or compressed include: Sports injuries Diabetes Hip or knee replacement surgery Spending long hours sitting cross-legged or squatting Childbirth Time spent in a leg cast Injury to the nerve roots in the spinemay also cause foot drop. Brain or spinal disorders. Neurological conditions can contribute to foot drop. These include: Stroke Multiple sclerosis (ms) Cerebral palsy How do doctors treat foot drop? Treatment for foot drop will depend on the cause. Early treatment may improve chances of recovery. Treatments may include: Lightweight braces Shoe inserts (orthotics) Physical therapy Surgery Lightweight braces are the most common treatment. They're used to support the leg. Physical therapy is used to strengthen foot and leg muscles. It may improve a person's ability to walk. In some cases, electronic devices that stimulate the leg nerves during walking may be appropriate. Surgery may be recommended to try to repair or decompress a damaged nerve. In cases where foot drop is permanent, surgery to fuse the foot and ankle joint or to transfer tendons from stronger muscles may help improve gait and stability Foot drop, sometimes called" drop foot" is the inability to lift the front part of the foot. This causes the toes to drag along the ground while walking.To avoid dragging the toes, people with foot drop may lift their kneehigher than normal. Or they may swing their leg in a wide arc.Foot drop can happen to one foot or both feet at the same time. It can strike at any age.In general, foot drop stems fromweakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot. It can have many different causes. Treatments for foot drop vary according to the cause. Most common causes and treatments for foot drop.

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Asked for male, 25 years old from Kolkata

I was suffering throat infection. I had taken, cefalexin and amoxicillin 500, antibiotic and levo cetrizine 5 mg, and nasal decongestant drop for a week. Now I am quite well. But I am suffering of tinnitus in ear for last 3 weeks, and it sounds like a high pitch whistling sound in my left ear. And the intensity of sound is not very high, when I am in work, I can't feel it, but in quite place I can feel it. It started 3 weeks earlier, after the onset of infection, on the 3rd day. And now after 3 weeks it is still disturbing me. It is quite disturbing and I am afraid also. Pls help me. Shall I be all right. Also may be it can help. I am very susceptible to cold air. I have mentioned in allergy section. Pls help.

Dr. Atul Sharma90%(190 ratings)

MD - Medicine, DM - Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologist•Gurgaon

Dear Mr. Sukhani, Tinnitus can occur due to infections, drug induced and many other cause. Take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day. If no improvement in next 1 week, consult ENT surgeon.

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Health Query

Hi ,I went to the pharmacy and asked for treatment of cough and was given oriphex 250 cefalexin capsules B.P. Am a little worried. Please tell me if they are the right meds to take.

Dr. P.Nagabhushanam Police88%(433 ratings)

MB, BS. M.D

General Physician•Hyderabad

Cefalexin is an antibiotic
Irregular use of them causes
Resistance and side effects.
Be careful in using them

Asked for male, 28 years old from Pune

Fever every 6 hours weakness since 5 days not much appetite loss on calpol, zifi and monacef (4 doses through iv)

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha

You have an infectious fever and need a blood test of blood cbc, widal and pbs to pinpoint the infection and treat it.

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Foot Drop

Dr. Anuradha Sharma91%(19567 ratings)

MPT - Orthopedic Physiotherapy, BPTh/BPT...read more

Physiotherapist•Noida

To avoid dragging the toes, people with foot drop may lift their kneehigher than normal. Or they may swing their leg in a wide arc.

Foot drop can happen to one foot or both feet at the same time. It can strike at any age.In general, foot drop stems fromweakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot. It can have many different causes. Treatments for foot drop vary according to the cause. Most common causes and treatments for foot drop.

What causes foot drop?

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Asked for male, 36 years old from Vadodara

My nephrologist has prescribed cefalexin 250 mg for painful pimples. Pimples go away after taking it for 5 days. But pimples come back after 2 weeks. I have observed this several times. Any permanent solution?

Dr. Kalpana Patel88%(44 ratings)

MBBS, Residency in Dermatology

Dermatologist•Gurgaon

For starters nephrologists are not the right people to treat pimples. Acne treatment has many factors to consider age, sex, hormone profile, life style, any coexisting disordered. please take proper treatment with a dermatologist.

Health Query

Hello. I'm 18 year old female. I had pneumonia 4 years ago and since then I have problems with phlegm. Whenever I go to the doctor, she tells me that it's a virus or a flu and she gives me some pills, such as amoxicillin or cefalexin. At the moment, they help me, but the problem is coming back. This makes me very bothered, sometimes I think i'm going to choke. No other symptoms. What can I do?

Dr. Dixit Kr Thakur90%(30 ratings)

Dr. Rajendar Prasad Government Medical C...read more

Pulmonologist•Delhi

Your symptoms might be due to damage caused to your lungs during that pneumonia. It's called bronchiectasis. U need a evaluation by a chest specialist who can guide you better. Pneumococcal and swine flu vaccines should be given to you. Meet some chest specialist.

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Hi, I broke my nose in a fall. The doctor prescribed 4 different drugs. I can not read the language on the packaging. There was a mix up. He prescribed cefalexin, I thought it was to alleviate stomach pain so I took them for 2 days off and on then stopped. I realised 10 days later my mistake and that they are antibiotics. What should I do?

Dr. Nitin Nagrecha92%(125 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Ahmedabad

If you do not have symptoms or open wound. No need of medicine (antibiotics. If there is opem wound. U shd take cefalexin or amoxycillin 500 mg twice post meals for 5 days.

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Asked for male, 24 years old from Patna

How much drop should I give in eye of moxiford eye drop and how much time in a day.

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•

Never take medicine for eye without proper check up.
It is clear that you are trying to self medicate.
Once the eyes are damaged there is no way to clear it.

Asked for male, 37 years old from Mumbai

Sir please tell a drop name that cause I can instant sleep please tell instant sleep drop name.

Dr. Jagtap T N91%(910 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Ahmednagar

Simple ways for a restful sleep 1.Cut down on caffeine: Caffeine drinkers may find it harder to fall asleep. Even a single cup of coffee in the morning may lead to a sleepless night. Caffeine blocks the effects of adenosine, a neurotransmitter thought to promote sleep. Caffeine can also interrupt sleep by increasing the need to urinate during the night. Because caffeine withdrawal can cause headaches, irritability, and extreme fatigue, it may be easier to cut back gradually rather than to go col...more

Asked for male, 18 years old from Delhi