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Can alcohol abuse cause drop foot?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: And stopping now can help. Foot drop + 33 year-old female could also be from ms or a cord lesion.

Answered 4/30/2014

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Yes: If someone fails asleep and is drunk withthe legs crossed at the knees it can put pressure on the common peroneal nerve which can result in a foot drop.Usually a person, if not intoxicated, will move out of a position that would cause this but if drunk this may not happen. Malnutrition is often associated with alcoholism and can cause nerve problems as well.

Answered 8/27/2013

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Yes: Alcohol in excess can effect the nerves called alcoholic neuropathy and cause a foot drop.

Answered 8/23/2013

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