AN OVERVIEW OF SCIATICA-DEFINITION, CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

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AN OVERVIEW OF SCIATICA-DEFINITION, CAUSES,
SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT
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Table of Contents

• Definition of Sciatica
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Treatment

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What is a Sciatica?

• Sciatica is a condition of neuraligia wherein
  the pressure on the nerve triggers pain,
  tingling, numbness and weakness.
• Due to the irritation in the sciatica nerve,
  sciatica causes excruciating pain in the lower
  extremity. Also, the pain generated can be felt
  in the lower back and rear part of the thigh
  region that can spread to the lower end of knee.

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What are the causes?

1. Lumbar disc herniation
2. Radiculopathy
3. Pinched nerve from the disc
4. Irritation of the nerve from adjacent bone,
   tumors, muscle etc.
5. Internal bleeding
6. Infections in or around the lumbar spine
7. Injury
8. Pregnancy

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What are the Symptoms?

1. Pain,
2. A burning sensation
3. Numbness
4. Tingling radiating from the lower back and upper
   buttock down the back of the thigh to the back of
   the leg

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Symptoms Continued..

• 5.Lumbar pain
• 6. Pain in the buttock, hips and legs.

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How is sciatica diagnosed?

• Screening examinations such as X-rays, CT
  scan, MRI scan and electromyogram  are employed
  to look for the symptoms.

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What type of treatment modalities are available
for the Sciatica?

• Surgery
• Physical therapy
• Massage
• Acupuncture

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