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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Red, dry, scaly patch on the outside corner of the eye since 2 months. Before that, discharge and red eye. Discharge was more in the morning. Took tobramycin (did not help) and then fluorometholone acetate which reduced discharge.?

Dr. Neetika Sharma92%(53 ratings)

B.H.M.S

Homeopathy Doctor•Narnaul

Hey, you can use arg. Nitricum 200 tds for 3 days. Follow up with me after 7 days.
Avoid sweets
wash eyes with plain water
avoid frequent rub.
Surely get results.

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Asked for male, 30 years old from Jammu

My baby is 40 days old and her one eyes have problem yellow and Dr. give drops tobramycin ophthalmic solutions usp but after use baby eyes reddish why.

Dr. Altaf Arsiwala90%(15 ratings)

DNB, Cornea Fellow, MBBS

Ophthalmologist•Mumbai

It indicates conjunctivitis or infection of eyelid. Try out nebracin eye ointment twice and tobramycin eye drops 4 times for a week and get back.

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Health Query

Hello, I was recently put on tobramycin eye drops. Is high eye pressure normal with this medication?

Dr. S.K. Tandon93%(53294 ratings)

M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diab...read more

General Physician•Sri Ganganagar

Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It is used to reduce inflammation or swelling in the eye.
Yes ,tobramycin side effect is increased intraocular pressure.

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Asked for female, 27 years old from Pune

My 7 month old daughter has a red sticky and watery eyes shall I use ciplox eye drop.

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara

No... Never take Medicine like that..
If it is a viral infection then ciplox has no role...
Better Consult and take proper Homoeopathic treatment...

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Health Query

My eyes develop tears when reading and tears become more when am exposed to more light. A doctor gave Ocutob D Eye Drop and I got some relief. Currently the drug is over. Can I continue using the eye drop. Thanks.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

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

Cardiologist•Alappuzha

You cannot continue using the eye drop.and Ocutob D Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Dexamethasone and Tobramycin. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Tobramycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Asked for male, 38 years old from Mumbai

Respected Dr. Since 2 day morning I hve swelling inside my left eye at the edge seems like extra skin inside and burning, redness please suggest remedies. I used (i Kul drop) twice.

Dr. Y K Mahendra89%(106 ratings)

DO , DOMS

Ophthalmologist•Kanpur

Ikul won't help. Use Antibiotic such as Obra (TOBRAMYCIN) eye drop 4 times or ACULAR LS drops. Three times a day, and consult an eye specialist.

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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, 60 years old from Delhi

My age is 58, male – diabetic, hypertension, thyroid, cholesterol --taking Metformin, ramipril, Synthroid, Pravastatin respectively. Latest – LIPID profile shows- cholesterol = 3.64 ref 4.20-5.20, Triglycerides = 0.63 ref 0.60-2.30, HDL cholesterol =1.16 ref >=0.91 ALL UNITS ARE mmol//L, Total HDL cholesterol ratio-- 3.1, LDL Calculated =2.19 mmolL reF- 2.20- 3.40, FASTING 11 hours, 1. Specialist showing – Hypercholesterolemia—please guide – with this what does it mean? 2. Does concern is serious, family doctor never explained about these results. 3. Few months now getting eye pain, what do you think this may be due to these results, using Fluorometholone 0.1 % ophl susp, for last over two months, should I continue this, or consult eye specialist? Suggest.

Dr. Himansu Rajguru91%(119 ratings)

MS - Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologist•Cuttack

You are using a steroid eye drop. You need to consult an ophthalmologist to rule out 4 diseases - uveitis, cataract, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.

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Health Query

Doctor told that dust allergy and he gave me some medicine flumace, carboxymethylcellulose,fluorometholone eye ointment (flurisone) but I put the medicine till one hour I have relief after my eyes will burn and itching start what is the reason.

Dr. Chandrashekhar M Wavikar90%(102 ratings)

MS - General Surgery

Ophthalmologist•Thane

Please note that you will have to continue with the medicated eye drops.
Also kindly to revisit your opthalmologist for any oral medications which may be suggested for relief of allergic symptoms.
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Asked for male, 31 years old from Delhi

Good morning sir, my baby 2 month old and her left eye dost open properly from last 2 week's, when she sleep then water come from her both eyebrow are join, and she can open her eyes, sir can I give "ciplox e/e drops" 1 drop morning evening, thank you.

Dr. Sanjay Sen90%(24 ratings)

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

Ophthalmologist•Agra

Tobramycin,& moxicip eye drops are safer yet the child needs to be examined first to check the nld block.

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