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Sciatica is best known for the great amount of pain it causes to be felt in the back portion of either leg, or both. The exact location of pain is actually in the lateral and back portion of the leg, as well as in the lower part of the back and the buttocks; the exact location of pain in a case of sciatica (sciatic neuritis) is determined by what part of the sciatic nerve is inflamed or being pressed upon. A massive disc protrusion or even a spinal tumor can cause sciatica in both side of the low back, buttocks and both legs down to the toes. Lesser sciatica involvement can cause smaller areas of pain anywhere along the length of the nerve that runs down from the low back all the way to the great toe. A small and isolated area of sciatic nerve irritation can cause a small area of pain anywhere along the length of the nerve (just the ankle, just the area behind the knee, just the back of the thigh, etc.)
However, in addition to pain, it is possible to have the following symptoms in a case of sciatic neuritis:
- numbness of part or all of the involved leg
- weakness of part or all of the involved leg
- inability to bear weight on the involved leg
- trembling of the involved leg
- inability to sleep
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What are the symptoms of sciatica pain?
Sciatica pain is caused by the irritation or compression of the sciatica nerve. Symptoms include general back pain, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and loss of tendon reflexes.
What other disorders mirror sciatica?
Sciatica is caused by inflammation of a nerve, but a pinched nerve can result in the same symptoms.
Can stress cause sciatica?
Yes. But then the symptoms are bilateral.
What are the symptoms of a perineural cysts?
Symptoms may include back pain and sciatica , a syndrome of symptoms that occur due to compression or inflammation of the sciatic nerve
What are the most common symptoms for sciatica?
Pain. Lots of pain. Deep, severe pain is the main symptom of sciatica. When you cough or sneeze it becomes worse. You may be unable to move your foot too.
For a sciatica, what are the main symptoms?
Sciatica can range from a low pain, to a severe pain in the lower back. It can cause it to be painful to move your arms, legs or even just rolling over in bed can cause terrible pains.
What symptoms are common for Sciatica?
Sciatica is usually associated with intense pain traveling from the hip down the length of the leg. It also sometimes presents with low back pain. Swelling sometimes occurs as well. The pain is usually sharp and shooting.
What does it mean if a person is sciatic?
A person is sciatic if they are afflicted with sciatica. Symptoms include pain felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot as well as numbness or muscular weakness in the leg. Sciatica itself is not really a disease, just a name for a set of symptoms generally caused by the compression of certain nerves in the gluteal region of the body. Sciatica may also be experienced in late pregnancy, primarily resulting from the uterus pressing on the sciatic nerve.
Is there any other disorders like Sciatica with the same symptoms?
Possibly; Bursitis; Lumbar disk herniation; Degenerative nerve disease, etc....
What are the symptoms of chondrosarcoma cancer?
Chondrosarcoma is a cancer that is made of cells derived from transformed cells that are known to produce cartilage. Symptoms of Chondrosarcoma include bladder problems, Back pain, Thigh pain, and sciatica.
Is there a link between thyroid problems and sciatica?
There is no link between thyroid problems and sciatica. There is link between parathyroid problem and sciatica.
Can you get sciatica from shooting up meth?
There is a possibility of you getting sciatica by shooting up meth.
