Question 1

what is the definition or description of: dragging feet?

Accepted Answer

Dragging feet: Dragging feet =  foot drop. See:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/foot-drop/basics/symptoms/CON-20032918

Question 2

is there a cure for foot dragging?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: It depends on the cause.  Foot dragging usually caused by injury to nerve going to your leg, either the peroneal nerve or injury to nerve coming from the 5th nerve in your lower back.  Recovery depends on whether traumatic, or other cause for the injury.

Question 3

what would you think causes dragging leg and dropped foot?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: by herniated disc or a spinal tumor.

Question 4

why does my foot feels like it drags sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Foot drop: Foot drop is typically associated with some type of neuropathy.  That can be often associated with impingement at the level of your spinal chord (disc disease a good example).  There are people who develop dysfunction of the nerve peripherally.  That is a peripheral neuropathy which can be associated with diabetes, heavy metals or even pressure conditions ( bar stool weakness a good example).

Question 5

is it possible for sciatica to cause a dragging foot?

Accepted Answer

Foot drop: If the nerves which cause the muscles of the foot to dorsiflex are irritated as part of the sciatica then a footdrop can develop.  Typically if the L4 or L5 nerve roots as they exit the spline are irritated then pain will radiate into the leg and often times foot weakness will develop.  Since there are many nerves which exit spine that can cause sciatica footdrop is uncommon with sciatica.

Question 6

what does it mean when a person drags their foot when they walk?

Accepted Answer

Variety of Causes: See your physician for an evaluation. Prompt evaluation is the best advice. Dr l.

Question 7

hello dr. my feets are so hard ? what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

NMI: Need more info.  What do you mean by "hard"? Heavy, dry, stiff? It depends on what the exact symptoms and its effects on the functioning of your feet and legs are.

Question 8

why our feet is so dry?

Accepted Answer

Sweat: When sweat evaporates, the skin cash become dry.

Question 9

what to treat ichi feet?

Accepted Answer

It could be...: Athlete's foot. The best otc medication (in my opinion) is lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra. Dilute vinegar soaks are good as well.  Dry the inside of your shoes by placing them up-side down over an air return vent at home overnight. If this doesn't make things better in a couple days, see a podiatrist.

Question 10

pain in the base of feet ?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: While it may be plantar fasciitis, there are other causes. A professional evaluation is your best chance for an accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendation.

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