Yes it can,and it can be explained on the basis of reflex sympathetic dystrophy
or what we call now a days as CRPS or complex regional pain syndrome.
The sympathetic system becomes over active as a result of nerve damage and it causes increased , severe sensitivity - pain, swelling, stiffness of the joints.
There are different stages of the disorder and the manifestations depend on what stage you are.
The treatment is in the form of sympathetic blockage either by oral drugs or by injections given by anesthetists of pain medicine doctors.
The Doctors to be consulted should be , orthopedic surgeon , pain specialist.
The sciatic nerve itself does not cause knee swelling. However, compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve can lead to symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness that may affect the muscles around the knee, potentially causing factors that could lead to swelling. If you are experiencing knee swelling, it's best to consult a healthcare provider for a proper evaluation and diagnosis.
While sciatic nerve pain can be debilitating, it typically does not cause paralysis. However, if there is severe compression or damage to the nerve, it could potentially lead to muscle weakness in the leg but not complete paralysis. It is important to seek medical attention to properly diagnose and treat any issues with the sciatic nerve.
no difference except for the sensory supply. if you damage your sciatic nerve, the sensory and muscle supply above the knee also lost as the sciatic nerve is damage. This is because common peroneal nerve is the brach of sciatic and it is at level of your knee. Only muscle and sensory below the knee level will be affected if you damage the common peroneal nerve. However the condition of foot drop would be the same
Yes, the sciatic nerve can affect your bowels. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. If the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, it can cause symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs, which can also affect bowel function.
sciatic
The sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body.That is why injections are ususally given in the gluteus medius, in order to avoid the sciatic nerve.
If you look up the nervous system there are 3 places in your lower back that cause Sciatic or pinched nerve in three locations. Lower lumbar back at 3,4,5, cause pain in the left or right backside cheek, a shorter nerve. One causes pain that comes into the groin are from the backside around and up through groin. One causes the pain that runs down the outside seem of your pants and can end of in the second little toe. (next to the pinkie toe) It is called the Sciatic nerve.
Yes, the sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body.
If you have these symptoms you need to see a doctor. I have never heard that a pinched sciatic nerve would have that effect.
The femoral nerve.
great sciatic nerve
Sciatic nerve is a medical term !!