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, 22 years old from Kozhikode

Can I know the difference between xylometazoline and oxymetazoline? Both of these drugs were prescribed by two different doctors. I would like to choose the one which is less side effective.

Dr. Amit Bhandari

MBBS, MS - ENT

ENT Specialist•Jodhpur

Dear Lybrate user, xylometazoline and oxymetazoline are almost same. Both are used to dilate the blood vessels in the nose to remove the nasal block as occurs in cold and allergy. However, the oxymetazoline is used in children who cannot use the xylometazoline.

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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 female, 24 years old from Bhubaneswar

Doctor consulted my friend: (sinarest nasal spray) oxymetazoline hydrochloride & sorbitol nasal solution to use what are side effects if used regularly please give me some answer.

Dr. Bhavnish Bidhuri

ENT Specialist•

If you use this for long term you will develop rhinitis medicamentosa.

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Asked for male, 22 years old from Delhi

I am using oxyspray (oxymetazoline) for nasal congestion due to allergies (probably from house dust) for few months and I want to know like is it safe or how to avoid using it. I also do neti pot but my nose gets block completely and I have to use spray to breath.

Dr. Isha Goyal

M.B.B.S, MS - ENT, DNB (ENT), Fellowship...read more

ENT Specialist•Panchkula

Hi lybrate-user, it is not advisable to use oxymetazoline for such a long time. You should stop using it.

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Health Query

Hi, this is abdul ajees, I am 28 years old, I am an indian. Now I am working in dubai. In past 2 years I am suffering from running nose, blocked nose, un controllable cold. I am really worrying about my health condition. everyday 4 times I am using nasal drop. Please assist me to recover from this cold.

Dr. Darshan Kanani92%(206 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine

General Physician•Ahmedabad

Hi lybrate-user
probably it is due to change of environment. You need to get some investigations done.
Also what nasal drops are you using? If you are using xylometazoline or oxymetazoline, they should not be used for more than 5 days. They will also cause rhinitis medicamentosa leading to your symptoms. You can consult me anytime regarding further evaluation.

Asked for Male, 45 years old from Hapur

I have sinus problem and in it increase in weather change. Currently I m not taking any treatment only taking Inhale OXYSPRAY (oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Nasal Spray) for instant relief. Please be advise me best treatment & where we got.

Dr. Lalit Kumar Tripathy91%(20685 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Cuttack

If you have chronic sinusitis you may need surgery. Do steam inhalation with Karvol plus inhalant capsule 2-3:times daily. Take a course of antibiotic.If no relief consult ENT Specialist

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Asked for male, 28 years old from Bhopal

White mucus in throat and nose at every morning last one year. Gastric problem also I have. My nose is always congested and I cannot breathe smoothly always, how to cure this problem? Also I have used oxymetazoline nasal spray. I don’t take smoking.

Dr. Jafferhusein Sura86%(41 ratings)

MS - ENT, DNB (ENT), MBBS

ENT Specialist•Mumbai

Firstly avoid using oxymetazoline as a routine. Take steam. Avoid cold food and drink.
If still there is no change, consult an ent.

Asked for male, 31 years old from Sangli

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal solution 3/4 bund naak may dalne k bad pani piya to sans tez chalti hai aur kamjoore mahsus hoti hai solution btao.

Dr. Vilas Misra91%(782 ratings)

MBBS, MS - ENT

ENT Specialist•Lucknow

Dear lybrate-user, relax and calm down. When putting these drops in your nose throw your head backwards so that their effect is on your nose and after 3 minutes put your head in the normal relaxed way. Sincerely.dr. Vilas.

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Asked for male, 16 years old from Bhubaneswar

I am 16 years old and a boy (male). I am experiencing nasal problems a quite couple of days (for two days. I cannot breathe from the left side of my nose. Even if I do I am feeling difficulties in breathing. I have also consulted an ENT doctor who have prescribed me the following medications: LECOPE 5 mg tablets; and OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE & SORBITOL NASAL SOLUTION.

Dr. Pulak Mukherjee91%(13393 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopath•Hooghly

If it is acute then it can be due to cold affection,,if it is continuing then it may be due to polyp or adenoids,,which is very much curable by proper homoeopathic treatment,,Soo need to know that

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.

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