Sciatica
Also called: sciatic neuritis
Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
It's usually caused when a herniated disk or bone spur in the spine presses on the nerve.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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