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Sciatica

Sciatica

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A condition that results in pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It results from injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower spine and runs down the back of each leg.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Back pain • Nerve pain

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very common
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Body locations

Leg

Symptoms

Low back pain
Leg pain
Back pain
Leg numbness
Leg tingling
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Sciatica
Opioid pain medicines
Acetaminophen
NSAIDs
Muscle relaxants
Ibuprofen
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Sciatica

Surgery

Epidural steroid injection
Epidural injection
Spinal fusion

Other treatments

Acupuncture
Physical therapy

Risk factors

Personal

Lifting heavy objects
Prolonged bed rest
Cigarette smoking
Long plane ride

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