Some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) develop foot drop (sometimes called drop foot), which is a weakness in the ankle and foot muscles that's caused by damage to the nerves of the muscles that ...

Type 2 diabetes is caused by a dysfunction in the way the body processes blood sugar - the main sugar found in blood. Ordinarily, the hormone insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar but ...

You probably check your feet for cuts, blisters, or fungal infections, but there’s an unusual warning sign hiding in your feet that could indicate developing diabetes long before your blood sugar ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am an 80-year-old woman who seems to be stuck with what my doctors are calling a "drop foot." I acquired this malady after caring for my husband, who passed away several months ago. I ...

Dr. Joshua U. Okonkwo (Neurology): An 80-year-old man was evaluated in the neurology clinic of this hospital because of left foot drop. The patient had been in his usual state of health until 5 years ...