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SCIATICA
Sciatica
is
a
common
type
of
pain
affecting
the
sciatic
nerve,
a
large
nerve
extending
from
the
lower
back
down
the
back
of
each leg.
Sciatica
is
caused
by
irritation
of
the
root(s)
of
the
lower
lumbar and lumbosacral spine.
Common symptoms of sciatica include:
•
Pain in the buttock or leg that is worse when sitting
•
Burning or tingling down the leg
•
Weakness,
numbness,
or
difficulty
moving
the
leg
or
foot
•
A constant pain on one side of the buttock
•
A shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up
Sciatica
usually
affects
only
one
side
of
the
lower
body.
Often,
the
pain
extends
from
the
lower
back
all
the
way
through
the
back
of
the
thigh
and
down
through
the
leg.
Depending
on
where
the
sciatic
nerve
is
affected,
the
pain
may
also
extend
to the foot or toes.
For
some
people,
the
pain
from
sciatica
can
be
severe
and
debilitating.
For
others,
the
pain
from
sciatica
might
be
infrequent and irritating, but has the potential to get worse.
Seek
immediate
medical
attention
with
any
symptoms
of
progressive
lower
extremity
weakness
and/or
loss
of
bladder
or bowel control.
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