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, 25 years old from Vadodara

Hi, my Dr. Told me pressure inside the eye. So please suggest AND reason of this problem. They suggest me IOTIM EYE DROP & sodium hyaluronate ophthalmic solution 0.1 w/v.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

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

General Physician•Alappuzha

You have glaucoma ,a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight. And need medications and regular check up by ophthalmologist Any specific nutritional deficiencies in your diet can be addressed with supplements that include Vitamins A, B-complex, C, and E as well as the minerals Magnesium, Calcium and Zinc. However, there is no convincing data that vitamin supplements help to prevent glaucoma.

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Health Query

I am using betoact 1.5 % W/V eye drop after consulting with an eye specialist. Is there any steroid composition. After using this drop I am filling sleepy. One doctor told me that it is one type of steroid. Please ans my question and help me.

Dr. Maj. Gen Mahesh Chander Vsm (Retd)95%(41590 ratings)

BDS, MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery,...read more

Dentist•Lucknow

by the name it's suggestive of steroid but in very low concentration hence quite safe it doesn't make u sleepy

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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.

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Health Query

I wear spectacles with +2.5 and -1.5 power lenses. I also uses veldrop gel (sodium carboxymethyl cellulose 1%w/v) but I feel burning like in my eyes. I uses drop in about every four hours but when I don't use medicine I feel burning in my eyes. Please tell me cure so that I never feel burning in my eyes.

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal94%(3867 ratings)

Fellowship In Comprehensive Ophthalmolog...read more

Ophthalmologist•Sangrur

Hello
this may be due to dryness
you can 1. Blink a lot
2. Wash eyes with fresh water
3. Cold compresses
4. Use lubricating eye drop like veldrop gel frequently
This is a provisional diagnosis. Consult your ophthalmologist for detailed examination.

Asked for male, 21 years old from Jhunjhunu

I have a medicine called this xylometazoline nasal drops ip 0.1% w/v nasopil adult nasal drops नैसोपिल relief from blocked nose long lasting effect upto 10-12 hours decongestant for mucosal decongestant relieves irritation and dryness can I use this to stop the itching of my nose every day.

Dr. Sreepada Kameswara Rao93%(35798 ratings)

DHMS (Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine an...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad

Itching of your nose. Very effective treatment is available in homoeopathy for this chronic problem. Homeopathic treatment is painless and safe. No side effects. You need comprehensive treatment and it takes some time. Please start taking homeopathic medicine, preliminary dose arsenicum album 200-once daily in the morning for 5 days. Book online appointment/consultation with me (commencing from text consult rs 149, audio/phone-rs 300) for further more comprehensive prescription and treatment.

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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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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.

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, 37 years old from Mumbai

Sir please tell a drop name that cause I can instant sleep please tell instant sleep drop name.

Dr. Jagtap T N91%(910 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Ahmednagar

Simple ways for a restful sleep 1.Cut down on caffeine: Caffeine drinkers may find it harder to fall asleep. Even a single cup of coffee in the morning may lead to a sleepless night. Caffeine blocks the effects of adenosine, a neurotransmitter thought to promote sleep. Caffeine can also interrupt sleep by increasing the need to urinate during the night. Because caffeine withdrawal can cause headaches, irritability, and extreme fatigue, it may be easier to cut back gradually rather than to go col...more

Asked for male, 18 years old from Delhi