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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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, 87 years old from Thrissur

My grandma is 87 years old and she is using a eye drops named 'gocat' which contain: - "potassium iodide -3.3% calcium chloride-1% sodium chloride-0.83% methyl paraben-0.023% propyl paraben-0.011%" this was the eye drops that was suggested by her doctor few years ago. I have heard that this solution can't reverse cataract and it only can delay the intensity of cataract. Recently I have heard that currently there exist solutions which can reverse the effect of cataract and I would like to know whether I should stick on to 'gocat' eye drops or is there any other eye drops which can heal or reverse the effect of cataract?

Dr. Kunubilli Varalakshmi92%(125 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

Eye drops can reduce cataract formation in initial stages only.
In old people it is not possible to reduce with eye drops. But, it helps in cleaning purpose and swipes away all dust.

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Asked for female, 1 years old from Shimla

If 50 tablets of potassium chloride is taken up by someone will he die? What should we do?

Dr. Jatin Soni

MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai

The person will die and if the colleagues know about the patients intake than it's better to admit him for further management.

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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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Health Query

I am 26 years old, male, I have soft tissue damage on my shoulder for a week and a half now, I have taken ketorolac10 mg, ibuprofen 800 mg and diclofenac 100 mg, but the pain does not go away.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

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

General Physician•Delhi

A shoulder tear is an injury to the soft tissues that give the joint range of motion and stability. A tear can occur in the tendons, the muscles, or the labrum, a rim of fibrous tissue that lines the glenoid. Bony growths in the joint called bone spurs can rub against tendons, causing friction that may lead to a tear.
Let's discuss your concern in detail so that we can provide with the best medical plan.

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Asked for Male, 19 years old from Lucknow