The Babinski reflex, or Babinski sign, is a reflex response in the bottom part of the foot. It occurs as a reaction to stroking the sole of the foot with a blunt object. The Babinski reflex is one ...

Babies and young children may naturally have the “Babinski sign,” which happens when the big toe bends up and back toward the top of the foot while the other four toes spread out from one another. The ...

Andrew N. Wilner, MD: The Babinski sign has been around for a long time. Looking at your poster, have you found a way to improve upon it? What did you do? Dr. Sohrab: The idea came from the work of Dr ...

I am a 70-year-old woman in good health. I recently saw a neurologist about my almost daily migraines. I also noted a feeling across the top of my right foot (and partway around it) that feels like a ...

Dr Laurence Knott pointed out that pernicious anaemia, an acquired autoimmune disorder, can be the culprit behind a vitamin B12 deficiency. The onset of symptoms are usually gradual. As such, the ...

The Babinski reflex — also called the plantar reflex — is a response to stimulation of the bottom of the foot. It can help doctors evaluate a neurological problem in people over age 2. If your child ...