Foot drop
Foot drop means the front of the foot hangs down when walking because the muscles that lift it are weak or paralysed. It causes a distinctive high-stepping gait to avoid tripping.
Conditions that commonly cause foot drop
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Stroke (Paralysis)
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Peripheral Neuropathy
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Common Causes of Foot drop
- Peroneal nerve injury
- Lumbar disc herniation (L4-L5)
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Foot drop
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- See a doctor promptly if foot drop develops suddenly, follows an injury, is accompanied by back pain, numbness, or weakness in other areas.
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