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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Good morning doctors, for a long while, I do have pains (ache) all over my body but of recent, the pain is more on the right hand side of my body from the sole of the right foot up to the neck. I have used several remedies no no result. I am 49 years old, female and a teacher. I stand often. Please, doctors, what is the remedy/treatment? What could be the cause? Secondly, I do have pains in both eyes. I have been to opticians, done test, given medication among which are (druphagan and koolzy - naphazoline hydrochloride, zinc sulphate. opthalmic solution), and glasses, yet the problem persist or even increased. What is the remedy. Help, please.

Dr. Harsha Soni

MBBS, DNB( Ophthalmology )

Ophthalmologist•Hyderabad

Hello, miss lybrate-useras you are 49 years old and teacher by profession so this nonspecific pain will be there bcz of continuous standing and so start using calcium & vitamin d supplements or you can use women’s protein powder as supplement for eye pain you need to use just lubricants eye drop (sodium hyluronate containing) like flogel ultra or hysoft eyedrop. Druphagan I guess is antiglaucoma medication so you have undergo complete glaucoma screening otherwise if you have reports then please ...more

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Asked for male, 24 years old from Hyderabad

I am suffering with keratoconus and in the night my eyes are getting red and are dry.

Dr. Prof M R Jain89%(1212 ratings)

MS - Ophthalmology, MBBS

Ophthalmologist•Jaipur

For this you must be fully examined by expert ophthalmologist.
May use
ocurest ah drops 3 times for 20 days.

355 people found this helpful

Health Query

I am getting itching just below my left eye, that part became so rough and also have small size raw pimples on upper part of the body. Please suggest some medications.

Dr. Shreyas Shah91%(159 ratings)

MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), ROP

Ophthalmologist•Coimbatore

Hi lybrate-user. For your eyes, you can use ocupat/ ocurest ah eye drops. This will in reducing your itching.

Asked for male, 26 years old from Chennai

I'm 25 year old male and I have sneezing continuously for a week or more. Its happens almost trice a month. During cold and sneezing, some kind of itch occur in my eyes and induce me to rub my ices and becomes red color. Also if I stared to sneeze I will sneeze 6-7 times continuously with high sound. What is problem and remedies for this? What should I need to do?

Dr. Shreyas Shah91%(159 ratings)

MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), ROP

Ophthalmologist•Coimbatore

You have allergic rhinitis with allergic conjunctivitis. Use otriin nasal spray along with ocurest ah eye drops for your condition. You should be fine.

109 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 21 years old from Mumbai

I use i-kul eye drops whenever my eyes turns red. I am using it daily since more than 2, years. But now my eyes are getting addicted to that eye drop. Whenever I do not apply those eye drops my, eyes turn red. Is there any harm if i, continue to use it. Is there anyy other alternative eye solution to overcome eye redness. Pls suggest.

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal94%(3867 ratings)

Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur

Hello dear. I-kul has naphazoline which is vasoconstrictor which means it constricts the blood vessels and redness decreases.
Please do not use it for such long time. Use lubricating eyedrop.

Asked for female, 21 years old from Bangalore Rural

How many ml zedex-p syrup for cough and cold can I give. This syrup can I give 1 year old baby.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

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

General Physician•Alappuzha

It is not suitable for a 1 year old kid and you can take 5 ML thrice daily .Zedex-P Syrup is a combination of five medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol / Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Sodium Citrate and Menthol which relieve cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of ...more

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Asked for male, 16 years old from Jaipur

I'm 17. My right eye corner is red from 3 days. It hurts a little. I talked to a pharmacist and he gave me a eye drops named IKold which contains naphazoline. But it didn't work please help I have exams.

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara

Hello Mayank... Don't ever trust the pharmacist... If they could prescribe then what is the use of doctor...
Especially when it is your eyes...
Consult and take proper treatment..
For now you may take Homoeopathic Medicine
Pulsatilla 30 TDs...

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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?

Fo...more

Asked for female, 18 years old from Jamshedpur