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, 51 years old from Kangra

I am suffering from jock itch fungal infection. Is rx betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%w/v and zinc sulphate 0.5%w/v lotion can be use for jock itch fungal infection?

Dr. Mohit Dhawan90%(69 ratings)

MD - Skin and STD

Dermatologist•Zirakpur

No, betamethason is a steroid. Don't apply it. Instead apply lulifin cream twice daily. Keep area clean and dry.

Asked for male, 60 years old from Vijayawada

My mother has been suffering from dry eyes problem since 15 years. Doctor has suggested "celluvisc 1% w/v, 0.4 ml, unit dose of allergen" as life long drug as a substitute for tears. Now this product mfg. Is stopped in india. Can you suggest alternative eye drops in place of celluvisc unit dose 0.4 ml available in india. .

Dr. Ankita Sinai Bhangui

MS - Ophthalmology, MBBS Bachelor of Med...read more

Ophthalmologist•Mumbai

For dry eye if you wish to use the same molecule as celluvisc then can use tearmax eye drops 2 to 3 times a day or other molecule like systane ultra eye drop 3 times a day is also beneficial.

Asked for male, 30 years old from Pune

Sir, Jab mujhe bhuk lagti hai to mere right side wali aankh bahot dard karti hai. Har waqt time pe khana khaye aisa possible kaise hai. Last one month se ye problem hai. Eye specialist ko dikhaya. Dr. ne aankh check kiye aur ek drop di. Allergan rx loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension 0.5%w/v Please treatment suggest karo.

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara

I may help you in this matter with Homoeopathic Medicine without side effects but I need more details. you can consult me through Lybrate

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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, 24 years old from Varanasi

I was suffering from chicken pox and there was some problem in eyes. Dr. diagnosed it as uveitis and recommended me some drops like homide (for 6 days only), gatiquin p and softdrops. And I am using these drops since 10 days and still using for next 2 weeks and eyes are almost fine but I have far sight blurred vision still after 4 days of stopping homide. Should I continue all these drops. And what about blurred vision.

Dr. Harsha Soni

MBBS, DNB( Ophthalmology )

Ophthalmologist•Hyderabad

Hello lybrate-user, your blurred vision especially near vision is blurred due to homide eye drops as it neutralises your accommodation & affects reading usually it’s effect last for 4-5 days after that it will become normal .if there is no pain right now then you can stop using homide eye drops .about your uveitis you said it came after herpes infection so definitely there is need of topical corticosteroids e/d but along with that you need topical or systemic antiviral medication even depending ...more

Health Query

Do you have to expose dsorolen lotion 0.2% w/v to the sunlight after applying it on affected area?

Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)91%(67906 ratings)

MD, MBBS

Dermatologist•Chennai

Yes. Treatment depends on the severity of vitiligo. Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo.

Asked for male, 21 years old from Noida

I have a fungal infection, I have a ketoconazole 2% w/v lotion ,i am confused about whether to just apply it like a lotion or use it as a shampoo?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

Antifungal medicines are used to treat fungal infections, which most commonly affect your skin, hair and nails.
You can get some antifungal medicines over the counter from your pharmacy, but you may need a prescription from your doctor for other types.
You're more at risk of getting one of these more serious fungal infections if you have a weakened immune system – for example, if you're taking medicines to suppress your immunity.
Your antifungal medicine may cause side effects. These...more

Asked for male, 31 years old from Hyderabad

A day before yesterday, I had a major infection in my right eye and consulted an eye doctor. He prescribed some medication saying I had some kind of viral infection. Today most of the pain and redness of the eye is gone. But, I still have that 50% blurriness in my right eye. I can't see objects properly with my right eye. It's been 50 hours since I used the first medication. Am I going to lose the sight permanently? Blurriness is not increasing, but I'm still scared. I would be grateful if you could give me a proper suggestion. This is the medication Tablets: Aceclofenac & Paracetamol Tablets (Acetop-P) Ciprofloxacin Tablets (Floxip-500) Rabeprazole Tablets 20 mg (Razol-20) Eye drops: Moxifloxacin Eye drops Ip 0.5% w/v (Moxigram) Carboxymethyl-Cellulose Eye Drops IP (Compu Drops o.5%) Prednisolone Acetate Opthalmic Suspension USP (allergen) Sterile 10 ml.

Dr. Vineet Gour86%(30 ratings)

MBBS, DOMS

Ophthalmologist•Bhopal

Hi, If it's viral infection than it'll take 2-3 wks to completly resolve. Better to add Refresh liqigel eye drop.

Asked for male, 25 years old from Hyderabad

Permethrin (5% w/v) lotion for what? Is it for public lice? If its then how can use it? Total body or effected area and how many will use? Is it solve the problem?

Ragini Puvvala

Dermatologist•Visakhapatnam

Permethrin lotion is used to treat skin infestations known as scabies and lice. The method of application varies depending upon the problem faced by you. We need to make proper diagnosis first.

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Asked for male, 25 years old from Meerut