Sciatica , Pain Radiation from The Buttocks to The Feet

by. Tim Dr. Eko Agus Subagio, Sp. BS - Spine (Tulang Belakang), Dokter Saraf Kecetit
16 December 2015
 Sciatica , Pain Radiation from The Buttocks to The Feet

What You Should Know about Siatika ( sciatica )

The term sciatica leg pain describe symptoms - tingling , numbness or weakness - which comes from the lower back and spreads through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of the leg . Sciatica is not a specific medical diagnosis - This condition is a symptom of other medical conditions that cause the base , such as lumbar herniated disc , degenerative disc disease or spinal stenosis .

Neuropathic pain Siatika

Sciatica is often characterized by one or a combination of the following symptoms :

* Constant pain on only one side of the buttock or leg ( rare in both legs )

* Pain that worsens when sitting

* Pain in the legs often described as a burning or tingling Weakness , numbness or difficulty moving on foot

* Sharp pain that may make it difficult to stand or walk.

There are 6 spinal problems are the most common cause of sciatica:

* Lumbar Herniated

A herniated disc occurs when the soft nucleus of the disc (nucleus pulposus) leaks out, or herniates, through the outer core fibers (annulus) and irritates the adjacent nerve root. A herniated disc is sometimes called a slipped disc, ruptured disc, bulging disc, bulging disc, or a pinched nerve. Sciatica is the most common symptom of a herniated lumbar disc.

* Degenerative disc disease

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disc degeneration is a natural process that occurs with aging, for some people one or more discs are seen slumped in the lower back can also irritate the nerve roots and cause sciatica. Degenerative disc disease is diagnosed when a disc weakens the micro excessive movement, and inflammation of the inside so that the affected disc and irritate the nerve root (s).

* Spondylolisthesis isthmic

This condition occurs when one part of the vertebral slip ahead of th

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