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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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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Health Query

I have allergy from ciprofloxacin can I take moxifloxacin. I was diagnosed for tonsil infection. I was given moxifloxacin. Is it okay if I take it? Will I get allergic attacks?

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil91%(765 ratings)

MBBS, Diploma In Otorhinolaryngology (DL...read more

ENT Specialist•Bangalore

No, both belong to the same family. Best you get a intradermal test dose of Moxifloxacin. If there is no reaction, you could use it.

Asked for male, 30 years old from Hailakandi

Hello I am sourav bhattacharjee age - 30 taking antibiotic eye drops and steroid eye drops like ap drops lp, bepovis, moxifloxacin eye ointment, sayofresh eye drop since 5th may 2021 for itching, red eyes, water coming from eyes. So I want ask can I take corona vaccine as I heard steroid eye drops, antibiotics etc decreases immunity so can I take corona vaccine? Is it safe? please reply?

Dr. Souptik Majumder92%(502 ratings)

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

General Physician•Kolkata

Yes you can safely take the vaccine. Antibiotics and steroids given as eyedrops or ointments have insignificant or no effect on the rest of the body. Rest assured and take the vaccine.

Asked for male, 34 years old from Varanasi

I am 30 years old. With the onset of every winter (last 3), my eye starts watering and itching. A thread like a membrane also comes out after rubbing my eye. I consulted ophthalmologist also, but the problem remained the same. Currently, I am using moxifloxacin eye drop, but not getting relief. My eye remains good during summer days. My eye waters so heavily that I cannot drive a bike for 1 km distance. I have to continuously wipe out the tears.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

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

Cardiologist•Alappuzha

YOu may have lacrimal ducts blocked and need check up . Moreover you have allergic conjunctivitis and use Optihist eye drops

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Asked for female, 26 years old from Delhi

I am having a red eye which is causing irritation, swelling and tearing. Please suggest me an eye drop.

Dr. Savitri K92%(167 ratings)

MBBS, MS - Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologist•Ahmedabad

1. Moxifloxacin eye drops - 4 times a day
2. Cmc eye drops - 4 times a day
3. T. Levocetrizine- 1 at bed time
visit an ophthalmologist if the symptoms continue even after 1 week of this treatment.
Hope this helps.

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.

Health Query

Which antibiotics are best for giving me relief from stye and chalazion in just one week.

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara

Chalazion is a cyst and will not go by antibiotics...
You can consult for homoeopathic treatment.. or will need to remove it with surgery.

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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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